Patents by Inventor Mark L. Tykocinski

Mark L. Tykocinski 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: 20240076346
    Abstract: Type I membrane proteins heterodimers are provided. Accordingly, there is provided a heterodimer comprising two polypeptides selected from the group consisting of SIRPalpha, PD1, TIGIT, LILRB2 and SIGLEC10, wherein each of the two polypeptides is capable of binding a natural binding pair thereof, and wherein the heterodimer does not comprise an amino acid sequence of a type II membrane protein capable of binding a natural binding pair thereof. Also provided are nucleic acid constructs and systems encoding the heterodimer, host-cells expressing same and methods of use thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2021
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Applicants: KAHR Medical Ltd., Thomas Jefferson University
    Inventors: Ami TAMIR, Mark L. TYKOCINSKI, Edwin BREMER
  • Publication number: 20240010700
    Abstract: PD1-41BBL fusion proteins are provided. Accordingly, there is provided a PD1-41BBL fusion protein comprising a single amino acid linker between the PD1 and the 41BBL. Also there is provided a PD1-41BBL fusion protein, wherein the PD1 amino acid is 123-166 amino acids in length and/or wherein the PD1 amino acid sequence comprises SEQ ID NO: 2 and/or wherein the fusion protein is in a form of at least a homo-trimer. Also provided are polynucleotides and nucleic acid constructs encoding the PD1-41BBL fusion protein, host-cells expressing the PD1-41BBL fusion protein and methods of use thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Applicant: KAHR Medical Ltd.
    Inventors: Mark L. TYKOCINSKI, Noam SHANI, Yosi GOZLAN, Michal DRANITZKI ELHALEL, Edwin BREMER, Ido KAMINSKY
  • Patent number: 11702458
    Abstract: PD1-41BBL fusion proteins are provided. Accordingly, there is provided a PD1-41BBL fusion protein comprising a single amino acid linker between the PD1 and the 41BBL. Also there is provided a PD1-41BBL fusion protein, wherein the PD1 amino acid is 123-166 amino acids in length and/or wherein the PD1 amino acid sequence comprises SEQ ID NO: 2 and/or wherein the fusion protein is in a form of at least a homo-trimer. Also provided are polynucleotides and nucleic acid constructs encoding the PD1-41BBL fusion protein, host-cells expressing the PD1-41BBL fusion protein and methods of use thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: KAHR Medical Ltd.
    Inventors: Mark L. Tykocinski, Noam Shani, Yosi Gozlan, Michal Dranitzki Elhalel, Edwin Bremer, Ido Kaminsky
  • Publication number: 20230024641
    Abstract: Provided is a fusion protein comprising a polypeptide component that blocks binding of CD47 to SIRP alpha and a polypeptide that binds to and triggers a TRAIL receptor or Fas. Also provided is a method of treating cancer in a patient comprising administering the fusion protein of the invention to a patient in need of such treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2022
    Publication date: January 26, 2023
    Inventor: Mark L. Tykocinski
  • Publication number: 20220267409
    Abstract: Heterodimers are provided. Accordingly, there is provided a heterodimer comprising a dimerizing moiety attached to at least one amino acid sequence of at least one type I membrane protein capable of at least binding a natural ligand or receptor of said at least one type I membrane protein and to at least one amino acid sequence of at least one type II membrane protein capable of at least binding a natural ligand or receptor of said at least one type II membrane protein. Also provided are nucleic acid constructs and systems encoding the heterodimer, host-cells expressing same and methods of use thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2020
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Applicants: KAHR Medical Ltd., Thomas Jefferson University
    Inventors: Mark L. TYKOCINSKI, Ami TAMIR, Edwin BREMER
  • Patent number: 11332539
    Abstract: Provided is a fusion protein comprising a polypeptide component that blocks binding of CD47 to SIRP alpha and a polypeptide that binds to and triggers a TRAIL receptor or Fas. Also provided is a method of treating cancer in a patient comprising administering the fusion protein of the invention to a patient in need of such treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: Thomas Jefferson University
    Inventor: Mark L. Tykocinski
  • Publication number: 20220056102
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a fusion protein and to methods of treatment comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of the fusion protein to a patient in need thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2020
    Publication date: February 24, 2022
    Applicant: Thomas Jefferson University
    Inventors: Mark L. TYKOCINSKI, Matthew C. WEBER, Carmella Romeo SMITH
  • Publication number: 20200239584
    Abstract: Provided is a fusion protein comprising an agonist for CD40 and an agonist for OX40. Compositions comprising the fusion protein and methods of use are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 24, 2019
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventors: Mark L. Tykocinski, Matthew Charles Weber
  • Patent number: 10533054
    Abstract: Provided is a fusion protein comprising an agonist for CD40 and an agonist for OX40. Compositions comprising the fusion protein and methods of use are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Assignee: Thomas Jefferson University
    Inventors: Mark L. Tykocinski, Matthew Charles Weber
  • Publication number: 20190352371
    Abstract: PD1-41BBL fusion proteins are provided. Accordingly, there is provided a PD1-41BBL fusion protein comprising a single amino acid linker between the PD1 and the 41BBL. Also there is provided a PD1-41BBL fusion protein, wherein the PD1 amino acid is 123-166 amino acids in length and/or wherein the PD1 amino acid sequence comprises SEQ ID NO: 2 and/or wherein the fusion protein is in a form of at least a homo-trimer. Also provided are polynucleotides and nucleic acid constructs encoding the PD1-41BBL fusion protein, host-cells expressing the PD1-41BBL fusion protein and methods of use thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2018
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Applicant: KAHR Medical Ltd.
    Inventors: Mark L. TYKOCINSKI, Noam SHANI, Yosi GOZLAN, Michal DRANITZKI ELHALEL, Edwin BREMER, Ido KAMINSKY
  • Publication number: 20190330305
    Abstract: Provided are fusion proteins comprising a first domain and a second domain, wherein the first domain comprises a polypeptide that binds to and triggers PD-1 and the second domain comprises a polypeptide that binds to and triggers a TRAIL receptor or Fas. In some embodiments, the polypeptide that binds to and triggers PD-1 comprises at least a portion of the extracellular domain of PD-L1 or PD-L2 and the second domain comprises at least a portion of the extracellular domain of TRAIL or Fas ligand. Also provided are methods for treating autoimmune, alloimmune or inflammatory diseases, and methods for treating cancer, using the fusion proteins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2019
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventor: Mark L. TYKOCINSKI
  • Patent number: 10364279
    Abstract: Provided are fusion proteins comprising a first domain and a second domain, wherein the first domain comprises a polypeptide that binds to and triggers PD-1 and the second domain comprises a polypeptide that binds to and triggers a TRAIL receptor or Fas. In some embodiments, the polypeptide that binds to and triggers PD-1 comprises at least a portion of the extracellular domain of PD-L1 or PD-L2 and the second domain comprises at least a portion of the extracellular domain of TRAIL or Fas ligand. Also provided are methods for treating autoimmune, alloimmune or inflammatory diseases, and methods for treating cancer, using the fusion proteins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: Thomas Jefferson University
    Inventor: Mark L. Tykocinski
  • Publication number: 20180148512
    Abstract: Provided is a fusion protein comprising a polypeptide component that blocks binding of CD47 to SIRP alpha and a polypeptide that binds to and triggers a TRAIL receptor or Fas. Also provided is a method of treating cancer in a patient comprising administering the fusion protein of the invention to a patient in need of such treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2017
    Publication date: May 31, 2018
    Inventor: Mark L. Tykocinski
  • Publication number: 20180079821
    Abstract: The present invention provides fusion proteins that act on the glucocorticoid-induced TNFR family-related gene (GITR) and OX40 signaling pathway. The proteins of the invention are useful in modulating both regulatory T (Treg) cells and effector T (Teff) cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2017
    Publication date: March 22, 2018
    Inventor: Mark L. Tykocinski
  • Publication number: 20180057561
    Abstract: Provided are fusion proteins comprising a first domain and a second domain, wherein the first domain comprises a polypeptide that binds to and triggers PD-1 and the second domain comprises a polypeptide that binds to and triggers a TRAIL receptor or Fas. In some embodiments, the polypeptide that binds to and triggers PD-1 comprises at least a portion of the extracellular domain of PD-L1 or PD-L2 and the second domain comprises at least a portion of the extracellular domain of TRAIL or Fas ligand. Also provided are methods for treating autoimmune, alloimmune or inflammatory diseases, and methods for treating cancer, using the fusion proteins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventor: Mark L. TYKOCINSKI
  • Patent number: 9873747
    Abstract: Provided is a fusion protein comprising a polypeptide component that blocks binding of CD47 to SIRP alpha and a polypeptide that binds to and triggers a TRAIL receptor or Fas. Also provided is a method of treating cancer in a patient comprising administering the fusion protein of the invention to a patient in need of such treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: Thomas Jefferson University
    Inventor: Mark L. Tykocinski
  • Patent number: 9834610
    Abstract: The present invention provides fusion proteins that act on the glucocorticoid-induced TNFR family-related gene (GITR) and OX40 signaling pathway. In certain aspects, the proteins of the invention are useful in modulating both regulatory T (Treg) cells and effector T (Teff) cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignees: Thomas Jefferson University, The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania
    Inventor: Mark L. Tykocinski
  • Patent number: 9657082
    Abstract: Provided are fusion proteins comprising a first domain and a second domain, wherein the first domain comprises a polypeptide that binds to and triggers PD-1 and the second domain comprises a polypeptide that binds to and triggers a TRAIL receptor or Fas. In some embodiments, the polypeptide that binds to and triggers PD-1 comprises at least a portion of the extracellular domain of PD-L1 or PD-L2 and the second domain comprises at least a portion of the extracellular domain of TRAIL or Fas ligand. Also provided are methods for treating autoimmune, alloimmune or inflammatory diseases, and methods for treating cancer, using the fusion proteins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: Thomas Jefferson University
    Inventor: Mark L. Tykocinski
  • Publication number: 20160347846
    Abstract: The present invention provides fusion proteins that act on the glucocorticoid-induced TNFR family-related gene (GITR) and OX40 signaling pathway. In certain aspects, the proteins of the invention are useful in modulating both regulatory T (Treg) cells and effector T (Teff) cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2014
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventor: Mark L. Tykocinski
  • Patent number: 9221895
    Abstract: Fusion proteins which act on the OX40/TRAIL signaling axes are provided. The proteins are useful in the treatment or amelioration of autoimmune diseases, particularly multiple sclerosis, and alloimmune diseases, as well as cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania
    Inventor: Mark L. Tykocinski