Patents by Inventor Marko Bitenc

Marko Bitenc 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: 11898199
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides, among other things, methods of screening for colorectal cancer, methods of screening for advanced adenoma, methods of screening for the presence of either colorectal cancer or advanced adenoma (or both), and compositions related thereto. In various embodiments, the present disclosure provides methods for colorectal cancer and/or advanced adenoma screening that includes analysis of methylation status of one or more methylation biomarkers, and compositions related thereto. In various embodiments, the present disclosure provides methods for colorectal cancer and/or advanced adenoma screening that include screening methylation status of one or more methylation biomarkers in cfDNA, e.g., in ctDNA. In various embodiments, the present disclosure provides methods for colorectal cancer and/or advanced adenoma screening that include screening methylation status of one or more methylation biomarkers in cfDNA, e.g., in ctDNA, using MSRE-qPCR.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: Universal Diagnostics, S.A.
    Inventors: Marko Bitenc, Kristi Kruusmaa, Juan Martinez-Barea, Christian Hense, Marko Chersicola, Primo{hacek over (z)} Knap
  • Publication number: 20230183815
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides, among other things, methods for colorectal neoplasm detection (e.g., screening) and compositions related thereto. In various embodiments, the present disclosure provides methods for adenoma and/or early stage colorectal cancer detection (e.g., screening) and compositions related thereto. In various embodiments, the present disclosure provides methods for screening that include analysis of methylation status of one or more methylation biomarkers, and compositions related thereto. In various embodiments, the present disclosure provides methods for detection (e.g., screening) that include detecting (e.g., screening) methylation status of one or more methylation biomarkers in cfDNA, e.g., in ctDNA. In various embodiments, the present disclosure provides methods for screening that include detecting (e.g., screening) methylation status of one or more methylation biomarkers in cfDNA, e.g., in ctDNA, using MSRE-qPCR and/or using massively parallel sequencing (e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2022
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Inventors: Marko Bitenc, Kristi Kruusmaa, Juan Martinez-Barea, Christian Hense, Pol Sola de los Santos, Pol Canal Noguer, Marko Chersicola, Primoz Knap
  • Patent number: 11530453
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides, among other things, methods for colorectal cancer, breast cancer, lung cancer and/or pancreatic cancer detection (e.g., screening) and compositions related thereto. In various embodiments, the present disclosure provides methods for screening that include analysis of methylation status of one or more methylation biomarkers, and compositions related thereto. In various embodiments, the present disclosure provides methods for detection (e.g., screening) that include detecting (e.g., screening) methylation status of one or more methylation biomarkers in cfDNA, e.g., in ctDNA. In various embodiments, the present disclosure provides methods for screening that include detecting (e.g., screening) methylation status of one or more methylation biomarkers in cfDNA, e.g., in ctDNA, using MSRE-qPCR and/or using massively parallel sequencing (e.g., next-generation sequencing).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Assignee: Universal Diagnostics, S.L.
    Inventors: Marko Bitenc, Kristi Kruusmaa, Juan Martinez-Barea, Christian Hense, Pol Sola de los Santos, Pol Canal Noguer, Marko Chersicola, Primoz̆ Knap
  • Publication number: 20220389521
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides, among other things, methods for colorectal cancer screening and compositions related thereto. In various embodiments, the present disclosure provides methods for colorectal cancer screening that include analysis of methylation status of one or more methylation biomarkers, and compositions related thereto. In various embodiments, the present disclosure provides methods for colorectal cancer screening that include screening methylation status of one or more methylation biomarkers in cfDNA, e.g., in ctDNA. In various embodiments, the present disclosure provides methods for colorectal cancer screening that include screening methylation status of one or more methylation biomarkers in cfDNA, e.g., in ctDNA, using MSRE-qPCR.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2022
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Inventors: Marko Bitenc, Kristi Kruusmaa, Juan Martinez-Barea, Christian Hense, Marko Chersicola, Primoz Knap
  • Patent number: 11396679
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides, among other things, methods for colorectal cancer screening and compositions related thereto. In various embodiments, the present disclosure provides methods for colorectal cancer screening that include analysis of methylation status of one or more methylation biomarkers, and compositions related thereto. In various embodiments, the present disclosure provides methods for colorectal cancer screening that include screening methylation status of one or more methylation biomarkers in cfDNA, e.g., in ctDNA. In various embodiments, the present disclosure provides methods for colorectal cancer screening that include screening methylation status of one or more methylation biomarkers in cfDNA, e.g., in ctDNA, using MSRE-qPCR.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2022
    Assignee: Universal Diagnostics, S.L.
    Inventors: Marko Bitenc, Kristi Kruusmaa, Juan Martinez-Barea, Christian Hense, Marko Chersicola, Primo{hacek over (z)} Knap
  • Publication number: 20210404011
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides, among other things, methods for colorectal cancer, breast cancer, lung cancer and/or pancreatic cancer detection (e.g., screening) and compositions related thereto. In various embodiments, the present disclosure provides methods for screening that include analysis of methylation status of one or more methylation biomarkers, and compositions related thereto. In various embodiments, the present disclosure provides methods for detection (e.g., screening) that include detecting (e.g., screening) methylation status of one or more methylation biomarkers in cfDNA, e.g., in ctDNA. In various embodiments, the present disclosure provides methods for screening that include detecting (e.g., screening) methylation status of one or more methylation biomarkers in cfDNA, e.g., in ctDNA, using MSRE-qPCR and/or using massively parallel sequencing (e.g., next-generation sequencing).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2020
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Inventors: Marko Bitenc, Kristi Kruusmaa, Juan Martinez-Barea, Christian Hense, Pol Sola de los Santos, Pol Canal Noguer, Marko Chersicola, Primo{hacek over (z)} Knap
  • Publication number: 20210404010
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides, among other things, methods for colorectal neoplasm detection (e.g., screening) and compositions related thereto. In various embodiments, the present disclosure provides methods for adenoma and/or early stage colorectal cancer detection (e.g., screening) and compositions related thereto. In various embodiments, the present disclosure provides methods for screening that include analysis of methylation status of one or more methylation biomarkers, and compositions related thereto. In various embodiments, the present disclosure provides methods for detection (e.g., screening) that include detecting (e.g., screening) methylation status of one or more methylation biomarkers in cfDNA, e.g., in ctDNA. In various embodiments, the present disclosure provides methods for screening that include detecting (e.g., screening) methylation status of one or more methylation biomarkers in cfDNA, e.g., in ctDNA, using MSRE-qPCR and/or using massively parallel sequencing (e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2020
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Inventors: Marko Bitenc, Kristi Kruusmaa, Juan Martinez-Barea, Christian Hense, Pol Sola de los Santos, Pol Canal Noguer, Marko Chersicola, Primo{hacek over (z)} Knap
  • Publication number: 20210355542
    Abstract: Described herein are various systems, methods, and apparatus for identifying biomarkers for detection of a disease or condition such as advanced adenoma, colorectal cancer, or other cancers. In certain embodiments, the present invention relates to methods and/or systems for identifying one or more biomarkers related to methylation status in cell-free deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) of a human subject and/or detecting (e.g., screening for) cancer based on one or more known biomarkers (e.g., the identified biomarkers).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2020
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Inventors: Marko Bitenc, Kristi Kruusmaa, Juan Martinez-Barea, Christian Hense, Pol Sola de los Santos, Pol Canal Noguer, Marko Chersicola, Primo{hacek over (z)} Knap
  • Publication number: 20210332440
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides, among other things, methods for adenoma and/or early stage colorectal cancer detection (e.g., screening) and compositions related thereto. In various embodiments, the present disclosure provides methods for screening that include analysis of methylation status of one or more methylation biomarkers, and compositions related thereto. In various embodiments, the present disclosure provides methods for detection (e.g., screening) that include detecting (e.g., screening) methylation status of one or more methylation biomarkers in cfDNA, e.g., in ctDNA. In various embodiments, the present disclosure provides methods for screening that include detecting (e.g., screening) methylation status of one or more methylation biomarkers in cfDNA, e.g., in ctDNA, using MSRE-qPCR and/or using massively parallel sequencing (e.g., next-generation sequencing).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2020
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: Kristi Kruusmaa, Christian Hense, Marko Bitenc, Juan Martinez-Barea, Pol Sola de los Santos, Pol Canal Noguer, Marko Chersicola, Primo{hacek over (z)} Knap
  • Publication number: 20210277487
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides, among other things, methods for colorectal cancer screening and compositions related thereto. In various embodiments, the present disclosure provides methods for colorectal cancer screening that include analysis of methylation status of one or more methylation biomarkers, and compositions related thereto. In various embodiments, the present disclosure provides methods for colorectal cancer screening that include screening methylation status of one or more methylation biomarkers in cfDNA, e.g., in ctDNA. In various embodiments, the present disclosure provides methods for colorectal cancer screening that include screening methylation status of one or more methylation biomarkers in cfDNA, e.g., in ctDNA, using MSRE-qPCR.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2021
    Publication date: September 9, 2021
    Inventors: Marko Bitenc, Kristi Kruusmaa, Juan Martinez-Barea, Christian Hense, Marko Chersicola, Primo{hacek over (z)} Knap
  • Publication number: 20210230707
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides, among other things, methods for colorectal cancer detection (e.g., screening) and compositions related thereto. In various embodiments, the present disclosure provides methods for colorectal cancer screening that include analysis of methylation status of one or more methylation biomarkers, and compositions related thereto. In various embodiments, the present disclosure provides methods for colorectal cancer detection (e.g., screening) that include detecting (e.g., screening) methylation status of one or more methylation biomarkers in cfDNA, e.g., in ctDNA. In various embodiments, the present disclosure provides methods for colorectal cancer screening that include detecting (e.g., screening) methylation status of one or more methylation biomarkers in cfDNA, e.g., in ctDNA, using MSRE-qPCR.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: Marko Bitenc, Kristi Kruusmaa, Juan Martinez-Barea, Christian Hense, Pol Sola de los Santos, Pol Canal Noguer, Marko Chersicola, Primoz Knap
  • Publication number: 20210139948
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides, among other things, methods of screening for colorectal cancer, methods of screening for advanced adenoma, methods of screening for the presence of either colorectal cancer or advanced adenoma (or both), and compositions related thereto. In various embodiments, the present disclosure provides methods for colorectal cancer and/or advanced adenoma screening that includes analysis of methylation status of one or more methylation biomarkers, and compositions related thereto. In various embodiments, the present disclosure provides methods for colorectal cancer and/or advanced adenoma screening that include screening methylation status of one or more methylation biomarkers in cfDNA, e.g., in ctDNA. In various embodiments, the present disclosure provides methods for colorectal cancer and/or advanced adenoma screening that include screening methylation status of one or more methylation biomarkers in cfDNA, e.g., in ctDNA, using MSRE-qPCR.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2019
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Inventors: Marko Bitenc, Kristi Kruusmaa, Juan Martinez-Barea, Christian Hense, Marko Chersicola, Primoz Knap
  • Publication number: 20200377954
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides, among other things, methods for colorectal cancer screening and compositions related thereto. In various embodiments, the present disclosure provides methods for colorectal cancer screening that include analysis of methylation status of one or more methylation biomarkers, and compositions related thereto. In various embodiments, the present disclosure provides methods for colorectal cancer screening that include screening methylation status of one or more methylation biomarkers in cfDNA, e.g., in ctDNA. In various embodiments, the present disclosure provides methods for colorectal cancer screening that include screening methylation status of one or more methylation biomarkers in cfDNA, e.g., in ctDNA, using MSRE-qPCR.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2019
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventors: Marko Bitenc, Kristi Kruusmaa, Juan Martinez-Barea, Christian Hense, Marko Chersicola, Primo{hacek over (z)} Knap
  • Publication number: 20200377959
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides, among other things, methods for colorectal cancer detection (e.g., screening) and compositions related thereto. In various embodiments, the present disclosure provides methods for colorectal cancer screening that include analysis of methylation status of one or more methylation biomarkers, and compositions related thereto. In various embodiments, the present disclosure provides methods for colorectal cancer detection (e.g., screening) that include detecting (e.g., screening) methylation status of one or more methylation biomarkers in cfDNA, e.g., in ctDNA. In various embodiments, the present disclosure provides methods for colorectal cancer screening that include detecting (e.g., screening) methylation status of one or more methylation biomarkers in cfDNA, e.g., in ctDNA, using MSRE-qPCR.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2020
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventors: Marko Bitenc, Kristi Kruusmaa, Juan Martinez-Barea, Christian Hense, Pol Sola de los Santos, Pol Canal Noguer, Marko Chersicola, Primo{hacek over (z)} Knap
  • Patent number: 10823744
    Abstract: Described herein are sets of metabolite and lipid (e.g., fatty acid) markers that can be used in the detection of early stage colorectal cancer and/or early development of adenomatous polyps. Presented herein are illustrative pathology-linked panels. In certain embodiments, the markers presented herein (or subsets thereof) are used as a panel for detecting either colorectal cancer or adenomatous polyps at the same time. The markers presented herein include metabolites and lipids (e.g., fatty acid) freely detectable and accurately quantifiable in human serum. In certain embodiments, the sample may be plasma, urine, saliva, whole blood, dried blood spot or dried serum spot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: Universal Diagnostics, S.L.
    Inventors: Marko Bitenc, Kristi Kruusmaa, Paola Hurtado Castillo, Ana María Jiménez Girón, Rosa Argamasilla Martinez, Andreu Fabregat Rossell, Antonio Jesus Adsuar Gomez, Juan Martinez-Barea, Christian Hense, Patricia Rodríguez Gómez, Ángela Peralbo Molina, Jorge Casado Agrelo, Alejandro Sánchez Brotons, Cristina Pavón Solís, Rosa María Delgado Sánchez
  • Publication number: 20180196074
    Abstract: Described herein are sets of metabolite and lipid (e.g., fatty acid) markers that can be used in the detection of early stage colorectal cancer and/or early development of adenomatous polyps. Presented herein are illustrative pathology-linked panels. In certain embodiments, the markers presented herein (or subsets thereof) are used as a panel for detecting either colorectal cancer or adenomatous polyps at the same time. The markers presented herein include metabolites and lipids (e.g., fatty acid) freely detectable and accurately quantifiable in human serum. In certain embodiments, the sample may be plasma, urine, saliva, whole blood, dried blood spot or dried serum spot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2017
    Publication date: July 12, 2018
    Inventors: Marko Bitenc, Kristi Kruusmaa, Paola Hurtado Castillo, Ana María Jiménez Girón, Rosa Argamasilla Martinez, Andreu Fabregat Rossell, Antonio Jesus Adsuar Gomez, Juan Martinez-Barea, Christian Hense, Patricia Rodríguez Gómez, Ángela Peralbo Molina, Jorge Casado Agrelo, Alejandro Sánchez Brotons, Cristina Pavón Solís, Rosa María Delgado Sánchez
  • Patent number: 10006925
    Abstract: Described herein are sets of metabolite and lipid (e.g., fatty acid) markers that can be used in the detection of early stage colorectal cancer and/or early development of adenomatous polyps. Presented herein are illustrative pathology-linked panels. In certain embodiments, the markers presented herein (or subsets thereof) are used as a panel for detecting either colorectal cancer or adenomatous polyps at the same time. The markers presented herein include metabolites and lipids (e.g., fatty acid) freely detectable and accurately quantifiable in human serum. In certain embodiments, the sample may be plasma, urine, saliva, whole blood, dried blood spot or dried serum spot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Assignee: Universal Diagnostics, S. L.
    Inventors: Marko Bitenc, Kristi Kruusmaa, Paola Hurtado Castillo, Ana María Jiménez Girón, Rosa Argamasilla Martinez, Andreu Fabregat Rossell, Antonio Jesus Adsuar Gomez, Juan Martinez-Barea, Christian Hense, Patricia Rodríguez Gómez, Ángela Peralbo Molina, Jorge Casado Agrelo, Alejandro Sánchez Brotons, Cristina Pavón Solís, Rosa María Delgado Sánchez
  • Patent number: 10001501
    Abstract: Described herein are automated and customizable sample preparation and analysis systems for detection and quantification of biomarkers (e.g., metabolites and/or lipids) in biological samples (e.g., blood, serum, or plasma) in a clinical setting. The automated systems are controlled by scripts that integrate communication between the components of the sample preparation system. Also described herein are mass spectrometry-based analytical methods featuring efficient system calibration and sample analysis that provide for accurate quantification of a set of markers in biological samples. The methods are capable of automatic high sample throughput in a clinical setting for detection and quantification using a mass spectrometry system and high performance liquid chromatography column.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Assignee: Universal Diagnostics, S. L.
    Inventors: Marko Bitenc, Kristi Kruusmaa, Paola Hurtado Castillo, Ana María Jiménez Girón, Rosa Argamasilla Martinez, Andreu Fabregat Rossell, Antonio Jesus Adsuar Gomez, Juan Martinez-Barea, Christian Hense, Patricia Rodríguez Gómez
  • Publication number: 20170343567
    Abstract: Described herein are sets of metabolite and lipid (e.g., fatty acid) markers that can be used in the detection of early stage colorectal cancer and/or early development of adenomatous polyps. Presented herein are illustrative pathology-linked panels. In certain embodiments, the markers presented herein (or subsets thereof) are used as a panel for detecting either colorectal cancer or adenomatous polyps at the same time. The markers presented herein include metabolites and lipids (e.g., fatty acid) freely detectable and accurately quantifiable in human serum. In certain embodiments, the sample may be plasma, urine, saliva, whole blood, dried blood spot or dried serum spot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: Marko Bitenc, Kristi Kruusmaa, Paola Hurtado Castillo, Ana María Jiménez Girón, Rosa Argamasilla Martinez, Andreu Fabregat Rossell, Antonio Jesus Adsuar Gomez, Juan Martinez-Barea, Christian Hense, Patricia Rodríguez Gómez, Ángela Peralbo Molina, Jorge Casado Agrelo, Alejandro Sánchez Brotons, Cristina Pavón Solís, Rosa María Delgado Sánchez
  • Publication number: 20170192029
    Abstract: Described herein are automated and customizable sample preparation and analysis systems for detection and quantification of biomarkers (e.g., metabolites and/or lipids) in biological samples (e.g., blood, serum, or plasma) in a clinical setting. The automated systems are controlled by scripts that integrate communication between the components of the sample preparation system. Also described herein are mass spectrometry-based analytical methods featuring efficient system calibration and sample analysis that provide for accurate quantification of a set of markers in biological samples. The methods are capable of automatic high sample throughput in a clinical setting for detection and quantification using a mass spectrometry system and high performance liquid chromatography column.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2016
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventors: Marko Bitenc, Kristi Kruusmaa, Paola Hurtado Castillo, Ana María Jiménez Girón, Rosa Argamasilla Martinez, Andreu Fabregat Rossell, Antonio Jesus Adsuar Gomez, Juan Martinez-Barea, Christian Hense, Patricia Rodríguez Gómez