Patents by Inventor Lisa Cavacini

Lisa Cavacini 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: 8252894
    Abstract: The present invention relates to peptides, particularly human monoclonal antibodies, that bind specifically to poly-N-acetyl glucosamine (PNAG), such as Staphylococcal PNAG, in acetylated, partially acetylated and/or fully deacetylated form. The invention further provides methods for using these peptides in the diagnosis, prophylaxis and therapy of infections by bacteria that express PNAG such as but not limited to Staphylococci and E. coli. Some antibodies of the invention enhance opsonophagocytic killing and in vivo protection against bacteria that express PNAG such as but not limited to Staphylococci and E. coli. Compositions of these peptides, including pharmaceutical compositions, are also provided, as are functionally equivalent variants of such peptides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignees: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc., Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald B. Pier, Casie Anne Kelly-Quintos, Lisa Cavacini, Marshall R. Posner
  • Publication number: 20120208270
    Abstract: The present invention relates to peptides, particularly human monoclonal antibodies, that bind specifically to poly-N-acetyl glucosamine (PNAG), such as Staphylococcal PNAG, in acetylated, partially acetylated and/or fully deacetylated form. The invention further provides methods for using these peptides in the diagnosis, prophylaxis and therapy of infections by bacteria that express PNAG such as but not limited to Staphylococci and E. coli. Some antibodies of the invention enhance opsonophagocytic killing and in vivo protection against bacteria that express PNAG such as but not limited to Staphylococci and E. coli. Compositions of these peptides, including pharmaceutical compositions, are also provided, as are functionally equivalent variants of such peptides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2011
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Applicants: BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER, INC., THE BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL, INC.
    Inventors: Gerald B. Pier, Casie Anne Kelly-Quintos, Lisa Cavacini, Marshall R. Posner
  • Publication number: 20120201833
    Abstract: The present invention relates to peptides, particularly human monoclonal antibodies, that bind specifically to poly-N-acetyl glucosamine (PNAG), such as Staphylococcal PNAG, in acetylated, partially acetylated and/or fully deacetylated form. The invention further provides methods for using these peptides in the diagnosis, prophylaxis and therapy of infections by bacteria that express PNAG such as but not limited to Staphylococci and E. coli. Some antibodies of the invention enhance opsonophagocytic killing and in vivo protection against bacteria that express PNAG such as but not limited to Staphylococci and E. coli. Compositions of these peptides, including pharmaceutical compositions, are also provided, as are functionally equivalent variants of such peptides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2011
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Applicants: BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER, INC., THE BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL, INC.
    Inventors: Gerald B. Pier, Casie Anne Kelly-Quintos, Lisa Cavacini, Marshall R. Posner
  • Publication number: 20120201834
    Abstract: The present invention relates to peptides, particularly human monoclonal antibodies, that bind specifically to poly-N-acetyl glucosamine (PNAG), such as Staphylococcal PNAG, in acetylated, partially acetylated and/or fully deacetylated form. The invention further provides methods for using these peptides in the diagnosis, prophylaxis and therapy of infections by bacteria that express PNAG such as but not limited to Staphylococci and E. coli. Some antibodies of the invention enhance opsonophagocytic killing and in vivo protection against bacteria that express PNAG such as but not limited to Staphylococci and E. coli. Compositions of these peptides, including pharmaceutical compositions, are also provided, as are functionally equivalent variants of such peptides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2011
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Applicants: BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER, INC., THE BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL, INC.
    Inventors: Gerald B. Pier, Casie Anne Kelly-Quintos, Lisa Cavacini, Marshall R. Posner
  • Publication number: 20120196359
    Abstract: The present invention relates to peptides, particularly human monoclonal antibodies, that bind specifically to poly-N-acetyl glucosamine (PNAG), such as Staphylococcal PNAG, in acetylated, partially acetylated and/or fully deacetylated form. The invention further provides methods for using these peptides in the diagnosis, prophylaxis and therapy of infections by bacteria that express PNAG such as but not limited to Staphylococci and E. coli. Some antibodies of the invention enhance opsonophagocytic killing and in vivo protection against bacteria that express PNAG such as but not limited to Staphylococci and E. coli. Compositions of these peptides, including pharmaceutical compositions, are also provided, as are functionally equivalent variants of such peptides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2011
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Applicants: BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER, INC., THE BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL, INC.
    Inventors: Gerald B. Pier, Casie Anne Kelly-Quintos, Lisa Cavacini, Marshall R. Posner
  • Patent number: 8084595
    Abstract: The present invention relates to peptides, particularly human monoclonal antibodies, that bind specifically to poly-N-acetyl glucosamine (PNAG), such as Staphylococcal PNAG, in acetylated, partially acetylated and/or fully deacetylated form. The invention further provides methods for using these peptides in the diagnosis, prophylaxis and therapy of infections by bacteria that express PNAG such as but not limited to Staphylococci and E. coli. Some antibodies of the invention enhance opsonophagocytic killing and in vivo protection against bacteria that express PNAG such as but not limited to Staphylococci and E. coli. Compositions of these peptides, including pharmaceutical compositions, are also provided, as are functionally equivalent variants of such peptides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignees: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc., Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald B. Pier, Casie Anne Kelly-Quintos, Lisa Cavacini, Marshall R. Posner
  • Publication number: 20110274700
    Abstract: The present invention relates to peptides, particularly human monoclonal antibodies, that bind specifically to poly-N-acetyl glucosamine (PNAG), such as Staphylococcal PNAG, in acetylated, partially acetylated and/or fully deacetylated form. The invention further provides methods for using these peptides in the diagnosis, prophylaxis and therapy of infections by bacteria that express PNAG such as but not limited to Staphylococci and E. coli. Some antibodies of the invention enhance opsonophagocytic killing and in vivo protection against bacteria that express PNAG such as but not limited to Staphylococci and E. coli. Compositions of these peptides, including pharmaceutical compositions, are also provided, as are functionally equivalent variants of such peptides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2011
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Applicants: BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER, INC., THE BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL, INC.
    Inventors: Gerald B. Pier, Casie Anne Kelly-Quintos, Lisa Cavacini, Marshall R. Posner
  • Publication number: 20110002932
    Abstract: The present invention relates to peptides, particularly human monoclonal antibodies, that bind specifically to poly-N-acetyl glucosamine (PNAG), such as Staphylococcal PNAG, in acetylated, partially acetylated and/or fully deacetylated form. The invention further provides methods for using these peptides in the diagnosis, prophylaxis and therapy of infections by bacteria that express PNAG such as but not limited to Staphylococci and E. coli. Some antibodies of the invention enhance opsonophagocytic killing and in vivo protection against bacteria that express PNAG such as but not limited to Staphylococci and E. coli. Compositions of these peptides, including pharmaceutical compositions, are also provided, as are functionally equivalent variants of such peptides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2010
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Inventors: Gerald B. Pier, Casie Anne Kelly-Quintos, Lisa Cavacini, Marshall R. Posner
  • Patent number: 7786255
    Abstract: The present invention relates to peptides, particularly human monoclonal antibodies, that bind specifically to poly-N-acetyl glucosamine (PNAG), such as Staphylococcal PNAG, in acetylated, partially acetylated and/or fully deacetylated form. The invention further provides methods for using these peptides in the diagnosis, prophylaxis and therapy of infections by bacteria that express PNAG such as but not limited to Staphylococci and E. coli. Some antibodies of the invention enhance opsonophagocytic killing and in vivo protection against bacteria that express PNAG such as but not limited to Staphylococci and E. coli. Compositions of these peptides, including pharmaceutical compositions, are also provided, as are functionally equivalent variants of such peptides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Assignees: The Bringham and Women's Hospital, Inc., Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald B. Pier, Casie Anne Kelly-Quintos, Lisa Cavacini, Marshall R. Posner
  • Patent number: 7230087
    Abstract: The present invention relates to peptides, particularly human monoclonal antibodies, that bind specifically to P. aeruginosa mucoid exopolysaccharide. The invention further provides methods for using these peptides in the diagnosis, prophylaxis and therapy of P. aeruginosa infection and related disorders (e.g., cystic fibrosis). Some antibodies of the invention enhance opsonophagocytic killing of multiple mucoid strains of P. aeruginosa. Compositions of these peptides, including pharmaceutical compositions, are also provided, as are functionally equivalent variants of such peptides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Assignees: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc., Brigham & Women's Hospital, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald B. Pier, Michael J. Preston, Lisa Cavacini, Marshall R. Posner
  • Publication number: 20060235206
    Abstract: The present invention relates to peptides, particularly human monoclonal antibodies, that bind specifically to P. aeruginosa mucoid exopolysaccharide. The invention further provides methods for using these peptides in the diagnosis, prophylaxis and therapy of P. aeruginosa infection and related disorders (e.g., cystic fibrosis). Some antibodies of the invention enhance opsonophagocytic killing of multiple mucoid strains of P. aeruginosa. Compositions of these peptides, including pharmaceutical compositions, are also provided, as are functionally equivalent variants of such peptides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2006
    Publication date: October 19, 2006
    Applicants: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc., Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald Pier, Michael Preston, Lisa Cavacini, Marshall Posner
  • Patent number: 7119172
    Abstract: The present invention relates to peptides, particularly human monoclonal antibodies, that bind specifically to P. aeruginosa mucoid exopolysaccharide. The invention further provides methods for using these peptides in the diagnosis, prophylaxis and therapy of P. aeruginosa infection and related disorders (e.g., cystic fibrosis). Some antibodies of the invention enhance opsonophagocytic killing of multiple mucoid strains of P. aeruginosa. Compositions of these peptides, including pharmaceutical compositions, are also provided, as are functionally equivalent variants of such peptides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2006
    Assignees: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc., Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald B. Pier, Michael J. Preston, Lisa Cavacini, Marshall Posner
  • Publication number: 20060153856
    Abstract: The present invention relates to peptides, particularly human monoclonal antibodies, that bind specifically to P. aeruginosa mucoid exopolysaccharide. The invention further provides methods for using these peptides in the diagnosis, prophylaxis and therapy of P. aeruginosa infection and related disorders (e.g., cystic fibrosis). Some antibodies of the invention enhance opsonophagocytic killing of multiple mucoid strains of P. aeruginosa. Compositions of these peptides, including pharmaceutical compositions, are also provided, as are functionally equivalent variants of such peptides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2005
    Publication date: July 13, 2006
    Applicants: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc., Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald Pier, Michael Preston, Lisa Cavacini, Marshall Posner
  • Publication number: 20060115486
    Abstract: The present invention relates to peptides, particularly human monoclonal antibodies, that bind specifically to poly-N-acetyl glucosamine (PNAG), such as Staphylococcal PNAG, in acetylated, partially acetylated and/or fully deacetylated form. The invention further provides methods for using these peptides in the diagnosis, prophylaxis and therapy of infections by bacteria that express PNAG such as but not limited to Staphylococci and E. coli. Some antibodies of the invention enhance opsonophagocytic killing and in vivo protection against bacteria that express PNAG such as but not limited to Staphylococci and E. coli. Compositions of these peptides, including pharmaceutical compositions, are also provided, as are functionally equivalent variants of such peptides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2005
    Publication date: June 1, 2006
    Applicants: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc., Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald Pier, Casie Kelly-Quintos, Lisa Cavacini, Marshall Posner
  • Patent number: 6962813
    Abstract: The present invention relates to peptides, particularly human monoclonal antibodies, that bind specifically to P. aeruginosa mucoid exopolysaccharide. The invention further provides methods for using these peptides in the diagnosis, prophylaxis and therapy of P. aeruginosa infection and related disorders (e.g., cystic fibrosis). Some antibodies of the invention enhance opsonophagocytic killing of multiple mucoid strains of P. aeruginosa. Compositions of these peptides, including pharmaceutical compositions, are also provided, as are functionally equivalent variants of such peptides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2005
    Assignees: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc., Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald B. Pier, Michael J. Preston, Lisa Cavacini, Marshall Posner
  • Publication number: 20040091494
    Abstract: The present invention relates to peptides, particularly human monoclonal antibodies, that bind specifically to P. aeruginosa mucoid exopolysaccharide. The invention further provides methods for using these peptides in the diagnosis, prophylaxis and therapy of P. aeruginosa infection and related disorders (e.g., cystic fibrosis). Some antibodies of the invention enhance opsonophagocytic killing of multiple mucoid strains of P. aeruginosa. Compositions of these peptides, including pharmaceutical compositions, are also provided, as are functionally equivalent variants of such peptides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2003
    Publication date: May 13, 2004
    Applicants: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc., Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald B. Pier, Michael J. Preston, Lisa Cavacini, Marshall Posner
  • Publication number: 20030124631
    Abstract: The present invention relates to peptides, particularly human monoclonal antibodies, that bind specifically to P. aeruginosa mucoid exopolysaccharide. The invention further provides methods for using these peptides in the diagnosis, prophylaxis and therapy of P. aeruginosa infection and related disorders (e.g., cystic fibrosis). Some antibodies of the invention enhance opsonophagocytic killing of multiple mucoid strains of P. aeruginosa. Compositions of these peptides, including pharmaceutical compositions, are also provided, as are functionally equivalent variants of such peptides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2002
    Publication date: July 3, 2003
    Inventors: Gerald B. Pier, Michael J. Preston, Lisa Cavacini, Marshall Posner