Patents by Inventor Kari Alitalo

Kari Alitalo 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).

  • Publication number: 20210395339
    Abstract: The present invention provides materials and methods for antagonizing the function of vascular endothelial growth factor receptors, platelet derived growth factor receptors and other receptors, to prevent, inhibit, or ameliorate allograft rejection or arteriosclerosis in organisms that receive an organ transplant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2021
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Inventors: Kari Alitalo, Karl B. Lemström, Antti I. Nykänen
  • Publication number: 20210196795
    Abstract: The present invention relates to therapeutic methods, uses and compositions comprising CCBE1 and VEGF-C for treating disorders and conditions involving impaired lymphatic system, particularly lymphedema.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2020
    Publication date: July 1, 2021
    Inventors: Kari ALITALO, Michael JELTSCH, Andrey ANISIMOV
  • Patent number: 10400035
    Abstract: The disclosure is directed to methods and uses of antibodies or antigen-binding fragments thereof against Angiopoietin-2 (Ang-2). Specifically, the disclosure is direct to the use of anti-Ang2 antibodies or antigen-binding fragments thereof for treating ischemia. The methods disclosed are useful for reducing microvascular permeability, increasing microvascular perfusion, reducing inflammation in a tissue, and treating or ameliorating diseases associated with ischemia and/or reperfusion injury. The disclosed methods are also useful for protecting solid organ transplant tissue and treating or preventing chronic tissue transplant rejection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignees: MedImmune, LLC, University of Helsinki
    Inventors: Kari Alitalo, Simo Syrjala, Karl Lemstrom, Ching Ching Leow, Ronald Herbst, Jane Connor
  • Publication number: 20180215818
    Abstract: The disclosure is directed to methods and uses of antibodies or antigen-binding fragments thereof against Angiopoietin-2 (Ang-2). Specifically, the disclosure is direct to the use of anti-Ang2 antibodies or antigen-binding fragments thereof for treating ischemia. The methods disclosed are useful for reducing microvascular permeability, increasing microvascular perfusion, reducing inflammation in a tissue, and treating or ameliorating diseases associated with ischemia and/or reperfusion injury. The disclosed methods are also useful for protecting solid organ transplant tissue and treating or preventing chronic tissue transplant rejection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2017
    Publication date: August 2, 2018
    Inventors: Kari Alitalo, Simo Syrjala, Karl Lemstrom, Ching Ching Leow, Ronald Herbst, Jane Connor
  • Publication number: 20180118804
    Abstract: The present invention provides materials and methods for antagonizing the function of vascular endothelial growth factor receptors, platelet derived growth factor receptors and other receptors, to prevent, inhibit, or ameliorate allograft rejection or arteriosclerosis in organisms that receive an organ transplant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2017
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Applicant: VEGENICS PTY LIMITED
    Inventors: Kari Alitalo, Karl B. Lemström, Antti I. Nykänen
  • Patent number: 9896499
    Abstract: The present invention provides materials and methods for antagonizing the function of vascular endothelial growth factor receptors, platelet derived growth factor receptors and other receptors, to prevent, inhibit, or ameliorate allograft rejection or arteriosclerosis in organisms that receive an organ transplant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: VEGENICS PTY LIMITED
    Inventors: Kari Alitalo, Karl B. Lemström, Antti I. Nykänen
  • Publication number: 20160331807
    Abstract: The present invention relates to therapeutic methods, uses and compositions for treating glaucoma or ocular hypertension. More specifically, the present invention relates to methods, uses and compositions utilizing VEGFR-3 activating ligand VEGF-C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2015
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF HELSINKI
    Inventors: Kari ALITALO, Aleksanteri ASPELUND, Tuomas TAMMELA, Ilkka IMMONEN
  • Publication number: 20160222099
    Abstract: The disclosure is directed to methods and uses of antibodies or antigen-binding fragments thereof against Angiopoietin-2 (Ang-2). Specifically, the disclosure is direct to the use of anti-Ang2 antibodies or antigen-binding fragments thereof for treating ischemia. The methods disclosed are useful for reducing microvascular permeability, increasing microvascular perfusion, reducing inflammation in a tissue, and treating or ameliorating diseases associated with ischemia and/or reperfusion injury. The disclosed methods are also useful for protecting solid organ transplant tissue and treating or preventing chronic tissue transplant rejection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2016
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Inventors: KARI ALITALO, SIMO SYRJALA, KARL LEMSTROM, CHING CHING LEOW, RONALD HERBST, JANE CONNOR
  • Publication number: 20160200793
    Abstract: The present invention provide purified Flt4 receptor tyrosine kinase polypeptides and fragments thereof, polynucleotides encoding such polypeptides, antibodies that specifically bind such polypeptides, and uses therefor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2016
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: Kari Alitalo, Taija Makinen
  • Publication number: 20160193298
    Abstract: The present invention relates to therapeutic methods, uses and compositions comprising CCBE1 and VEGF-C for treating disorders and conditions involving impaired lymphatic system, particularly lymphedema.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2014
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Inventors: Kari ALITALO, Michael JELTSCH, Andrey ANISIMOV
  • Publication number: 20160184405
    Abstract: The present invention provide purified Flt4 receptor tyrosine kinase polypeptides and fragments thereof, polynucleotides encoding such polypeptides, antibodies that specifically bind such polypeptides, and uses therefor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2015
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Inventors: Kari Alitalo, Arja Kaipainen, Reija Västrik, Lotta Jussila
  • Patent number: 9260526
    Abstract: The present invention provide purified Flt4 receptor tyrosine kinase polypeptides and fragments thereof, polynucleotides encoding such polypeptides, antibodies that specifically bind such polypeptides, and uses therefor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: VEGENICS PTY LIMITED
    Inventors: Kari Alitalo, Taija Makinen
  • Publication number: 20150218249
    Abstract: The present invention provides materials and methods for antagonizing the function of vascular endothelial growth factor receptors, platelet derived growth factor receptors and other receptors, to prevent, inhibit, or ameliorate allograft rejection or arteriosclerosis in organisms that receive an organ transplant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2015
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: Kari Alitalo, Karl B. Lemström, Antti I. Nykänen
  • Patent number: 9073997
    Abstract: The present invention provides materials and methods for antagonizing the function of vascular endothelial growth factor receptors, platelet derived growth factor receptors and other receptors, to prevent, inhibit, or ameliorate allograft rejection or arteriosclerosis in organisms that receive an organ transplant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: VEGENICS PTY LIMITED
    Inventors: Kari Alitalo, Karl B. Lemström, Antti I. Nykänen
  • Publication number: 20150158928
    Abstract: The present invention provide purified Flt4 receptor tyrosine kinase polypeptides and fragments thereof, polynucleotides encoding such polypeptides, antibodies that specifically bind such polypeptides, and uses therefor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2014
    Publication date: June 11, 2015
    Inventors: Kari Alitalo, Arja Kaipainen, Rejia Valtola, Lotta Jussila
  • Publication number: 20150141622
    Abstract: The present invention provide purified Flt4 receptor tyrosine kinase polypeptides and fragments thereof, polynucleotides encoding such polypeptides, antibodies that specifically bind such polypeptides, and uses therefor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2014
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventors: KARI ALITALO, TAIJA MAKINEN
  • Publication number: 20150044227
    Abstract: The disclosure is directed to methods and uses of antibodies or antigen-binding fragments thereof against Angiopoietin-2 (Ang-2). Specifically, the disclosure is direct to the use of anti-Ang2 antibodies or antigen-binding fragments thereof for treating ischemia. The methods disclosed are useful for reducing microvascular permeability, increasing microvascular perfusion, reducing inflammation in a tissue, and treating or ameliorating diseases associated with ischemia and/or reperfusion injury. The disclosed methods are also useful for protecting solid organ transplant tissue and treating or preventing chronic tissue transplant rejection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2013
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Inventors: Kari Alitalo, Simo Syrjala, Karl Lemstrom, Ching Ching Leow, Ronald Herbst, Jane Connor
  • Patent number: 8940695
    Abstract: The present invention provide purified Flt4 receptor tyrosine kinase polypeptides and fragments thereof, polynucleotides encoding such polypeptides, antibodies that specifically bind such polypeptides, and uses therefor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: Vegenics Pty Limited
    Inventors: Kari Alitalo, Taija Makinen
  • Patent number: 8852936
    Abstract: Materials and methods are provided to improve survival of lymph nodes and integration of lymph nodes into a lymphatic network, following lymph node transplantation. The treatment or prevention of lymphedema is also addressed. A method of lymph node transfer includes transferring or transplanting a lymph node or lymph node fragment in a mammalian subject; and administering a composition comprising an agent selected from the group consisting of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor C (VEGF-C) polynucleotides, VEGF-C polypeptides, Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor D (VEGF-D) polynucleotides, and VEGF-D polypeptides to a perinodal site within 20 cm of the lymph node or lymph node fragment. In certain embodiments, the agent is present in the composition in an amount effective to promote survival of the lymph node and integration of the lymph node into a lymphatic network in the mammalian subject, at the site of transfer or transplantation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Laurantis Pharma Oy
    Inventors: Anne Saaristo, Kari Alitalo
  • Patent number: 8759286
    Abstract: Described herein are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a VEGF-D polypeptide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Vegenics Pty Limited
    Inventors: Marc G. Achen, Stephen A. Stacker, Kari Alitalo, Andrew F. Wilks