Patents by Inventor Karen Morrison

Karen Morrison 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: 10918735
    Abstract: The synthesis of various pyrazino[1?,2?:1,5]pyrrolo[2,3-B]-indole-1,4-dione analogs has been successfully implemented in the present application. From these efforts, compounds having the structure of Formula I-a or Formula I-b: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, tautomer, or stereoisomer thereof, are provided herein. These biologically active derivatives have been used to effectively treat various diseases including cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignees: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois
    Inventors: Mohammad Movassaghi, Justin Kim, Paul Hergenrother, Karen Morrison, Nicolas Boyer
  • Publication number: 20190255187
    Abstract: The synthesis of various pyrazino[1?,2?:1,5]pyrrolo[2,3-b]-indole-1,4-dione analogs has been successfully implemented in the present application. From these efforts, compounds having the structure of Formula I-c: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, tautomer, or stereoisomer thereof, wherein R1, R2, R4-R8, R3?, R6?, and n are as defined herein, are provided. These biologically active derivatives have been further used to prepare cell-specific drug conjugates effective in treating various diseases including cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2019
    Publication date: August 22, 2019
    Applicants: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois
    Inventors: Mohammad Movassaghi, Justin Kim, Paul Hergenrother, Karen Morrison, Nicholas Boyer
  • Patent number: 10220099
    Abstract: The synthesis of various pyrazino[1?,2?:1,5]pyrrolo[2,3-b]-indole-1,4-dione analogs has been successfully implemented in the present application. From these efforts, compounds having the structure of Formula I-c: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, tautomer, or stereoisomer thereof, wherein R1, R2, R4-R8, R3?, R6?, and n are as defined herein, are provided. These biologically active derivatives have been further used to prepare cell-specific drug conjugates effective in treating various diseases including cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignees: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois
    Inventors: Mohammad Movassaghi, Justin Kim, Paul J. Hergenrother, Karen Morrison, Nicolas Boyer
  • Publication number: 20160354483
    Abstract: The present application provides, among other things, compounds, compositions and methods for treating various diseases including cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2016
    Publication date: December 8, 2016
    Applicants: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois
    Inventors: Mohammad Movassaghi, Justin Kim, Paul J. Hergenrother, Karen Morrison, Nicolas Boyer
  • Patent number: 9353150
    Abstract: The present application provides, among other things, a compound of Formula I-a and/or I-b, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the variables are defined in the specification. The compounds of the invention are useful for treating various diseases including cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignees: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois
    Inventors: Mohammad Movassaghi, Justin Kim, Paul J. Hergenrother, Karen Morrison, Nicolas Boyer
  • Publication number: 20070212299
    Abstract: A novel gene 0161P2F10B (also designated 161P2F10B) and its encoded protein, and variants thereof, are described wherein 161P2F10B exhibits tissue specific expression in normal adult tissue, and is aberrantly expressed in the cancers listed in Table I. Consequently, 161P2F10B provides a diagnostic, prognostic, prophylactic and/or therapeutic target for cancer. The 161P2F10B gene or fragment thereof, or its encoded protein, or variants thereof, or a fragment thereof, can be used to elicit a humoral or cellular immune response; antibodies or T cells reactive with 161P2F10B can be used in active or passive immunization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2007
    Publication date: September 13, 2007
    Applicant: AGENSYS, INC.
    Inventors: Aya Jakobovits, Arthur Raitano, Mary Faris, Rene Hubert, Wangmao Ge, Karen Morrison, Robert Morrison, Pia Challita-Eid
  • Publication number: 20070160530
    Abstract: Antibodies and molecules derived therefrom that bind to novel STEAP-1 protein, and variants thereof, are described wherein STEAP-1 exhibits issue specific expression in normal adult tissue, and is aberrantly expressed in the cancers listed in Table I. Consequently, STEAP-1 provides a diagnostic, prognostic, prophylactic and/or therapeutic target for cancer. The STEAP-1 gene or fragment thereof, or its encoded protein, or variants thereof, or a fragment thereof, can be used to elicit a humoral or cellular immune response; antibodies or T cells reactive with STEAP-1 can be used in active or passive immunization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2006
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Inventors: Aya Jakobovits, Soudabeh Etessami, Pia Challita-Eid, Juan Perez-Villar, Karen Morrison, Xiao-Chi Jia, Mary Faris, Jean Gudas, Arthur Raitano
  • Publication number: 20070053921
    Abstract: A novel gene 024P4C12 (also designated 24P4C12) and its encoded protein, and variants thereof, are described wherein 24P4C12 exhibits tissue specific expression in normal adult tissue, and is aberrantly expressed in the cancers listed in Table I. Consequently, 24P4C12 provides a diagnostic, prognostic, prophylactic and/or therapeutic target for cancer. The 24P4C12 gene or fragment thereof, or its encoded protein, or variants thereof, or a fragment thereof, can be used to elicit a humoral or cellular immune response; antibodies or T cells reactive with 24P4C12 can be used in active or passive immunization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2006
    Publication date: March 8, 2007
    Inventors: Arthur Raitano, Karen Morrison, Wangmao Ge, Pia Challita-Eid, Aya Jakobovits
  • Publication number: 20070054284
    Abstract: A novel gene (designated 184P1E2) and its encoded protein, and variants thereof, are described wherein 184P1E2 exhibits tissue specific expression in normal adult tissue, and is aberrantly expressed in the cancers listed in Table I. Consequently, 184P1E2 provides a diagnostic, prognostic, prophylactic and/or therapeutic target for cancer. The 184P1E2 gene or fragment thereof, or its encoded protein, or variants thereof, or a fragment thereof, can be used to elicit a humoral or cellular immune response; antibodies or T cells reactive with 184P1E2 can be used in active or passive immunization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2006
    Publication date: March 8, 2007
    Applicant: Agensys, Inc.
    Inventors: Pia Challita-Eid, Arthur Raitano, Mary Faris, Rene Hubert, Karen Morrison, Robert Morrison, Wangmao Ge, Aya Jakobovits
  • Publication number: 20070048299
    Abstract: Novel genes designated and set forth in FIG. 2 and their respective encoded proteins, and variants thereof, are described wherein a gene of the invention exhibits tissue specific expression in normal adult tissue, and is aberrantly expressed in the cancers such as those listed in Table I. Consequently, of gene products of a gene of FIG. 2 provide diagnostic, prognostic, prophylactic and/or therapeutic targets for cancer. A gene of FIG. 2 or fragment thereof, its encoded protein, or variants thereof, or a fragment thereof, can be used to elicit a humoral or cellular immune response; antibodies or T cells reactive with a gene product of FIG. 2 can be used in active or passive immunization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2005
    Publication date: March 1, 2007
    Applicant: AGENSYS, INC.
    Inventors: Aya Jakobovits, Pia Challita-Eid, Mary Faris, Wangmao Ge, Rene Hubert, Karen Morrison, Robert Morrison, Arthur Raitano, Daniel Afar
  • Publication number: 20070048283
    Abstract: Novel genes designated and set forth in FIG. 2 and their respective encoded proteins, and variants thereof, are described wherein a gene of the invention exhibits tissue specific expression in normal adult tissue, and is aberrantly expressed in the cancers such as those listed in Table I. Consequently, of gene products of a gene of FIG. 2 provide diagnostic, prognostic, prophylactic and/or therapeutic targets for cancer. A gene of FIG. 2 or fragment thereof, its encoded protein, or variants thereof, or a fragment thereof, can be used to elicit a humoral or cellular immune response; antibodies or T cells reactive with a gene product of FIG. 2 can be used in active or passive immunization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2005
    Publication date: March 1, 2007
    Applicant: AGENSYS, INC.
    Inventors: Aya Jakobovits, Pia Challita-Eid, Mary Faris, Wangmao Ge, Rene Hubert, Karen Morrison, Robert Morrison, Arthur Raitano, Daniel Afar
  • Publication number: 20070041968
    Abstract: Novel genes designated and set forth in FIG. 2 and their respective encoded proteins, and variants thereof, are described wherein a gene of the invention exhibits tissue specific expression in normal adult tissue, and is aberrantly expressed in the cancers such as those listed in Table I. Consequently, of gene products of a gene of FIG. 2 provide diagnostic, prognostic, prophylactic and/or therapeutic targets for cancer. A gene of FIG. 2 or fragment thereof, its encoded protein, or variants thereof, or a fragment thereof, can be used to elicit a humoral or cellular immune response; antibodies or T cells reactive with a gene product of FIG. 2 can be used in active or passive immunization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2005
    Publication date: February 22, 2007
    Applicant: AGENSYS, INC.
    Inventors: Aya Jakobovits, Pia Challita-Eid, Mary Faris, Wangmao Ge, Rene Hubert, Karen Morrison, Robert Morrison, Arthur Raitano, Daniel Afar
  • Publication number: 20070004913
    Abstract: A gene (designated 161P2F10B) and its encoded protein are described wherein 161P2F10B exhibits tissue specific expression in normal adult tissue, it is aberrantly expressed in the cancers listed in Table I. Consequently, 161P2F10B provides a diagnostic, prognostic, prophylactic and/or therapeutic target for cancer. The 161P2F10B gene or fragment thereof, or its encoded protein or a fragment thereof, can be used to elicit a humoral or cellular immune response.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2004
    Publication date: January 4, 2007
    Inventors: Pia Challita-Eid, Arthur Raitano, Mary Faris, Rene Hubert, Karen Morrison, Aya Jakobovits
  • Publication number: 20060275211
    Abstract: Antibodies and molecules derived therefrom that bind to 161P2F10B protein and variants thereof, are described wherein 161P2F10B exhibits tissue specific expression in normal adult tissue, and is aberrantly expressed in the cancers listed in Table I. Consequently, 161P2F10B provides a diagnostic, prognostic, prophylactic and/or therapeutic target for cancer. The 161P2F10B gene or fragment thereof, or its encoded protein, or variants thereof, or a fragment thereof, can be used to elicit a humoral or cellular immune response; antibodies or T cells reactive with 161P2F10B can be used in active or passive immunization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2006
    Publication date: December 7, 2006
    Applicant: Agensys, Inc.
    Inventors: Aya Jakobovits, Steven Kanner, Pia Challita-Eid, Juan Perez-Villar, Daulet Satpaev, Arthur Raitano, Robert Morrison, Karen Morrison, Xiao-Chi Jia, Jean Gudas
  • Publication number: 20060002993
    Abstract: A gene (designated 161P2F10B) and its encoded protein are described wherein 161P2F10B exhibits tissue specific expression in normal adult tissue, it is aberrantly expressed in the cancers listed in Table I. Consequently, 161P2F10B provides a diagnostic, prognostic, prophylactic and/or therapeutic target for cancer. The 161P2F10B gene or fragment thereof, or its encoded protein or a fragment thereof, can be used to elicit a humoral or cellular immune response.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2004
    Publication date: January 5, 2006
    Inventors: Pia Challita-Eid, Arthur Raitano, Mary Faris, Rene Hubert, Karen Morrison, Aya Jakobovits
  • Publication number: 20050265924
    Abstract: A gene (designated 161P2F10B) and its encoded protein are described wherein 161P2F10B exhibits tissue specific expression in normal adult tissue, it is aberrantly expressed in the cancers listed in Table I. Consequently, 161P2F10B provides a diagnostic, prognostic, prophylactic and/or therapeutic target for cancer. The 161P2F10B gene or fragment thereof, or its encoded protein or a fragment thereof, can be used to elicit a humoral or cellular immune response.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2005
    Publication date: December 1, 2005
    Inventors: Pia Challita-Eid, Arthur Raitano, Mary Faris, Rene Hubert, Karen Morrison, Aya Jakobovits
  • Publication number: 20050221400
    Abstract: Antibodies and molecules derived therefrom that bind to novel PSCA protein, and variants thereof, are described wherein PSCA exhibits tissue specific expression in normal adult tissue, and is aberrantly expressed in the cancers listed in Table I. Consequently, PSCA provides a diagnostic, prognostic, prophylactic and/or therapeutic target for cancer. The PSCA gene or fragment thereof, or its encoded protein, or variants thereof, or a fragment thereof, can be used to elicit a humoral or cellular immune response; antibodies or T cells reactive with PSCA can be used in active or passive immunization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2005
    Publication date: October 6, 2005
    Applicant: Agensys, Inc.
    Inventors: Jean Gudas, Aya Jakobovits, Xiao-Chi Jia, Robert Morrison, Karen Morrison, Hui Shao, Pia Challita-Eid, Arthur Raitano
  • Publication number: 20050214211
    Abstract: A novel gene (designated 121P2A3) and its encoded protein, and variants thereof, are described wherein 121P2A3 exhibits tissue specific expression in normal adult tissue, and is aberrantly expressed in the cancers listed in Table I. Consequently, 121P2A3 provides a diagnostic, prognostic, prophylactic and/or therapeutic target for cancer. The 121P2A3 gene or fragment thereof, or its encoded protein, or variants thereof, or a fragment thereof, can be used to elicit a humoral or cellular immune response; antibodies or T cells reactive with 121P2A3 can be used in active or passive immunization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2005
    Publication date: September 29, 2005
    Inventors: Pia Challita-Eid, Arthur Raitano, Mary Faris, Rene Hubert, Steven Mitchell, Daniel Afar, Douglas Saffran, Karen Morrison, Robert Morrison, Wangmao Ge, Aya Jakobovits
  • Publication number: 20050208039
    Abstract: A novel gene (designated 158P1D7) and its encoded protein are described. While 158P1D7 exhibits tissue specific expression in normal adult tissue, it is aberrantly expressed in multiple cancers including set forth in Table 1. Consequently, 158P1D7 provides a diagnostic and/or therapeutic target for cancers. The 158P1D7 gene or fragment thereof, or its encoded protein or a fragment thereof, can be used to elicit an immune response.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2004
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Applicant: AGENSYS, INC.
    Inventors: Aya Jakobovits, Robert Morrison, Arthur Raitano, Pia Challita-Eid, Juan Perez-Villar, Karen Morrison, Mary Faris, Wangmao Ge, Jean Gudas, Steven Kanner
  • Publication number: 20050086707
    Abstract: Antibodies and molecules derived therefrom that bind to novel STEAP-1 protein, and variants thereof, are described wherein STEAP-1 exhibits tissue specific expression in normal adult tissue, and is aberrantly expressed in the cancers listed in Table I. Consequently, STEAP-1 provides a diagnostic, prognostic, prophylactic and/or therapeutic target for cancer. The STEAP-1 gene or fragment thereof, or its encoded protein, or variants thereof, or a fragment thereof, can be used to elicit a humoral or cellular immune response; antibodies or T cells reactive with STEAP-1 can be used in active or passive immunization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2004
    Publication date: April 21, 2005
    Inventors: Aya Jakobovits, Soudabeh Etessami, Pia Challita-Eid, Juan Perez-Villar, Karen Morrison, Xiao-Chi Jia, Mary Faris, Jean Gudas, Arthur Raitano