Patents by Inventor Mark S. Dennis

Mark S. Dennis 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: 20250145697
    Abstract: The present disclosure encompasses compositions and methods for effectively treating at least one symptom or sign of A? plaque or cerebral amyloid angiopathy (CAA) associated symptoms, or for decreasing amyloid plaque load or CAA load. The method comprises administering an effective amount of an anti-ApoE antibody to a mammalian subject, such as to a human.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2024
    Publication date: May 8, 2025
    Inventors: David Holtzman, Hong Jiang, Thu Nga Bien-Ly, Mark S. Dennis, Jing Guo, Adam P. Silverman, Ryan J. Watts, Yin Zhang
  • Publication number: 20250145729
    Abstract: The present disclosure includes engineering methods and polypeptide libraries that are useful for introducing non-native binding sites into polypeptides. Also provided herein are polypeptides that bind to a CD98hc or transferrin receptor (TfR) protein, methods of generating such polypeptides, and methods of using the polypeptides to target a composition across the blood-brain barrier or to a CD98hc-expressing or TfR-expressing cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2022
    Publication date: May 8, 2025
    Applicant: DENALI THERAPEUTICS INC.
    Inventors: Padma Akkapeddi, Gerald Maxwell Cherf, Kylie S. Chew, Mark S. Dennis, Zhenyu Gu, Mihalis S. Kariolis, Hai L. Tran, Robert C. Wells, Joy Yu Zuchero
  • Patent number: 12240902
    Abstract: In one aspect, antibodies that specifically bind to a human triggering receptor expressed on myeloid cells 2 (TREM2) protein are provided. In some embodiments, the antibody decreases levels of soluble TREM2 (sTREM2). In some embodiments, the antibody enhances TREM2 activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2025
    Assignee: Denali Therapeutics Inc.
    Inventors: Mark S. Dennis, Sherie Duncan, Kathleen Lisaingo, Kathryn M. Monroe, Joshua I. Park, Rachel Prorok, Ju Shi, Ankita Srivastava, Bettina Van Lengerich, Riley Walsh
  • Patent number: 12162948
    Abstract: Provided herein are polypeptides that bind to a transferrin receptor, methods of generating such polypeptides, and methods of using the polypeptides to target a composition to a transferrin receptor-expressing cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2024
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2024
    Assignee: Denali Therapeutics Inc.
    Inventors: Xiaocheng Chen, Mark S. Dennis, Mihalis Kariolis, Adam P. Silverman, Ankita Srivastava, Ryan J. Watts, Robert C. Wells, Joy Yu Zuchero
  • Publication number: 20240309077
    Abstract: The present disclosure encompasses compositions and methods for effectively treating at least one symptom or sign of A? plaque or cerebral amyloid angiopathy (CAA) associated symptoms, or for decreasing amyloid plaque load or CAA load. The method comprises administering an effective amount of an anti-ApoE antibody to a mammalian subject, such as to a human.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2024
    Publication date: September 19, 2024
    Inventors: David Holtzman, Hong Jiang, Thu Nga Bien-Ly, Mark S. Dennis, Jing Guo, Adam P. Silverman, Ryan J. Watts, Yin Zhang
  • Publication number: 20240299575
    Abstract: Provided herein are conjugates comprising proteins that bind to a transferrin receptor and oligonucleotides that are capable of modulating the expression of a target gene or sequence, as well as methods of use thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2022
    Publication date: September 12, 2024
    Inventors: Scarlett Barker, Mark S. Dennis, Sarah L. Devos, Anthony A. Estrada, Mihalis S. Kariolis, Cathal S. Mahon, Lizanne G. Nilewski, Joshua I. Park, Lu Shan, Mai B. Thayer, Raymond Ka Hang Tong, Hai L. Tran, Robert C. Wells, Joy Yu Zuchero
  • Publication number: 20240271326
    Abstract: Provided herein are polypeptides that bind to a transferrin receptor, methods of generating such polypeptides, and methods of using the polypeptides to target a composition to a transferrin receptor-expressing cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2024
    Publication date: August 15, 2024
    Applicant: Denali Therapeutics Inc.
    Inventors: Xiaocheng Chen, Mark S. Dennis, Mihalis Kariolis, Adam P. Silverman, Ankita Srivastava, Robert C. Wells, Joy Yu Zuchero, Ryan J. Watts
  • Publication number: 20240271327
    Abstract: Provided herein are polypeptides that bind to a transferrin receptor, methods of generating such polypeptides, and methods of using the polypeptides to target a composition to a transferrin receptor-expressing cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2024
    Publication date: August 15, 2024
    Applicant: Denali Therapeutics Inc.
    Inventors: Xiaocheng Chen, Mark S. Dennis, Mihalis Kariolis, Adam P. Silverman, Ankita Srivastava, Ryan J. Watts, Robert C. Wells, Joy Yu Zuchero
  • Publication number: 20240141058
    Abstract: Provided herein are polypeptides that bind to a transferrin receptor, methods of generating such polypeptides, and methods of using the polypeptides to target a composition to a transferrin receptor-expressing cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2024
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Applicant: Denali Therapeutics Inc.
    Inventors: Xiaocheng Chen, Mark S. Dennis, Mihalis Kariolis, Adam P. Silverman, Ankita Srivastava, Ryan J. Watts, Robert C. Wells, Joy Yu Zuchero
  • Patent number: 11926660
    Abstract: The present disclosure encompasses compositions and methods for effectively treating at least one symptom or sign of Aß plaque or cerebral amyloid angiopathy (CAA) associated symptoms, or for decreasing amyloid plaque load or CAA load. The method comprises administering an effective amount of an anti-ApoE antibody to a mammalian subject, such as to a human.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Washington University
    Inventors: David Holtzman, Hong Jiang, Thu Nga Bien-Ly, Mark S. Dennis, Jing Guo, Adam P. Silverman, Ryan J. Watts, Yin Zhang
  • Patent number: 11912778
    Abstract: Provided herein are polypeptides that bind to a transferrin receptor, methods of generating such polypeptides, and methods of using the polypeptides to target a composition to a transferrin receptor-expressing cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Denali Therapeutics Inc.
    Inventors: Xiaocheng Chen, Mark S. Dennis, Mihalis Kariolis, Adam P. Silverman, Ankita Srivastava, Ryan J. Watts, Robert C. Wells, Joy Yu Zuchero
  • Publication number: 20240024432
    Abstract: Provided herein are polypeptides that bind to a transferrin receptor, Fc dimers and fusion proteins comprising such polypeptides, and methods of using the polypeptides to target a composition to a transferrin receptor-expressing cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2023
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Applicant: Denali Therapeutics Inc.
    Inventors: Xiaocheng Chen, Mark S. Dennis, Mihalis Kariolis, Adam P. Silverman, Ankita Srivastava, Ryan J. Watts, Robert C. Wells, Joy Yu Zuchero
  • Publication number: 20240018253
    Abstract: Provided herein are polypeptides that bind to a transferrin receptor, methods of generating such polypeptides, and methods of using the polypeptides to target a composition to a transferrin receptor-expressing cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2023
    Publication date: January 18, 2024
    Applicant: Denali Therapeutics Inc.
    Inventors: Xiaocheng Chen, Mark S. Dennis, Mihalis Kariolis, Adam P. Silverman, Ankita Srivastava, Ryan J. Watts, Robert C. Wells, Joy Yu Zuchero
  • Publication number: 20230381286
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods for transporting agents across the blood brain barrier. In some embodiments, the agents bind to therapeutic targets for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. As described herein, the agents are linked to proteins that bind to a transferrin receptor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2023
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Applicant: Denali Therapeutics Inc.
    Inventors: Mark S. Dennis, Jennifer Getz, Mihalis Kariolis, Adam P. Silverman, Robert C. Wells, Joy Yu Zuchero
  • Patent number: 11795232
    Abstract: Provided herein are polypeptides that bind to a transferrin receptor, methods of generating such polypeptides, and methods of using the polypeptides to target a composition to a transferrin receptor-expressing cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: Denali Therapeutics Inc.
    Inventors: Xiaocheng Chen, Mark S. Dennis, Mihalis Kariolis, Adam P. Silverman, Ankita Srivastava, Ryan J. Watts, Robert C. Wells, Joy Yu Zuchero
  • Patent number: 11773185
    Abstract: In one aspect, antibodies that specifically bind to a human BACE1 protein are provided herein. In some embodiments, the antibodies contain modifications that reduce effector function, extend serum stability or serum half-life, or promote heterodimerization. In other aspects, bispecific antibodies and pharmaceutical compositions comprising antibodies that bind to human BACE1 protein are provided herein. Methods for inhibiting amyloid-? formation and/or aggregation, inhibiting amyloid plaque formation, and treating neurodegenerative diseases are also provided herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: Denali Therapeutics Inc.
    Inventors: Mark S. Dennis, Jennifer A. Getz, Rinkan Shukla, Adam P. Silverman, Yin Zhang, Joy Yu Zuchero
  • Patent number: 11732054
    Abstract: The invention provides anti-cluster of differentiation 3 (CD3) antibodies and methods of using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: Genentech, Inc.
    Inventors: Xiaocheng Chen, Mark S. Dennis, Allen J. Ebens, Jr., Teemu T. Junttila, Robert F. Kelley, Mary A. Mathieu
  • Publication number: 20230235072
    Abstract: Provided herein are polypeptides that bind to a transferrin receptor, methods of generating such polypeptides, and methods of using the polypeptides to target a composition to a transferrin receptor-expressing cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2022
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Applicant: Denali Therapeutics Inc.
    Inventors: Xiaocheng Chen, Mark S. Dennis, Mihalis Kariolis, Adam P. Silverman, Ankita Srivastava, Ryan J. Watts, Robert C. Wells, Joy Yu Zuchero
  • Patent number: 11612150
    Abstract: In some aspects, the present invention provides chimeric transferrin receptor (TfR) polynucleotides and polypeptides. In other aspects, this invention provides chimeric TfR transgenic animal models and methods of using the animal models to identify therapeutics that can cross the blood-brain barrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: Denali Therapeutics Inc.
    Inventors: Mark S. Dennis, Adam P. Silverman, Joy Yu Zuchero
  • Publication number: 20230002506
    Abstract: The invention provides anti-cluster of differentiation 3 (CD3) antibodies and methods of using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2022
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Inventors: Xiaocheng CHEN, Mark S. Dennis, Allen J. Ebens, JR., Robert F. Kelley, Mary A. Mathieu, Liping L. Sun