Patents by Inventor Masoud Tavazoie

Masoud Tavazoie 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: 20230338314
    Abstract: The invention features methods of treating disorders related to increased levels of myeloid derived suppressor cells such as cancer or infections. The disclosure also provides methods of treating cancer including combinations of LXR? agonists and immunotherapies such as PD1 inhibitors, PDL1 inhibitors, and adoptive T-cell transfer therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2023
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Applicant: The Rockefeller University
    Inventors: Sohail Tavazoie, Masoud Tavazoie
  • Patent number: 11648220
    Abstract: The invention features methods of treating disorders related to increased levels of myeloid derived suppressor cells such as cancer or infections. The disclosure also provides methods of treating cancer including combinations of LXR? agonists and immunotherapies such as PD1 inhibitors, PDL1 inhibitors, and adoptive T-cell transfer therapy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: The Rockefeller University
    Inventors: Sohail Tavazoie, Masoud Tavazoie
  • Publication number: 20230146646
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides antibody-drug conjugates comprising (i) antibodies that specifically bind to Mer Tyrosine Kinase (MERTK) (e.g., human MERTK, or both human and mouse MERTK), and (ii) cytotoxic agents conjugated directly to the antibodies or conjugated to the antibodies via linkers, and compositions comprising such antibody-drug conjugates, wherein the antibodies contained in the antibody-drug conjugates agonize MERTK signaling of endothelial cells. The present disclosure also provides methods for treating cancer, by administering an antibody-drug conjugate that comprises (i) an antibody that specifically binds to MERTK and agonizes MERTK signaling of endothelial cells, and (ii) a cytotoxic agent conjugated directly to the antibody or conjugated to the antibody via a linker.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2022
    Publication date: May 11, 2023
    Applicants: The Rockefeller University, Inspirna, Inc.
    Inventors: Sohail F. Tavazoie, Masoud Tavazoie, Nils Henrik Halberg
  • Patent number: 11613588
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides antibody-drug conjugates comprising (i) antibodies that specifically bind to Mer Tyrosin Kinase (MERTK) (e.g., human MERTK, or both human and mouse MERTK), and (ii) cytotoxic agents conjugated directly to the antibodies or conjugated to the antibodies via linkers, and compositions comprising such antibody-drug conjugates, wherein the antibodies contained in the antibody-drug conjugates agonize MERTK signaling of endothelial cells. The present disclosure also provides methods for treating cancer, by administering an antibody-drug conjugate that comprises (i) an antibody that specifically binds to MERTK and agonizes MERTK signaling of endothelial cells, and (ii) a cytotoxic agent conjugated directly to the antibody or conjugated to the antibody via a linker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: The Rockefeller University
    Inventors: Sohail F. Tavazoie, Masoud Tavazoie, Nils Henrik Halberg
  • Publication number: 20220220222
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides antibodies (e.g., humanized antibodies) that specifically bind to Mer Tyrosine Kinase (MERTK; e.g., human MERTK) and compositions comprising such antibodies. The present disclosure also provides antibody-drug conjugates comprising (i) an anti-MERTK antibody or antigen-binding fragment thereof described herein that specifically binds to MERTK (e.g., human MERTK), and (ii) cytotoxic agents conjugated directly to the antibodies or conjugated to the antibodies via linkers, and compositions comprising such antibody-drug conjugates. The present disclosure also provides methods for treating cancer, comprising administering to a human subject in need thereof (a) an anti-MERTK antibody that specifically binds to MERTK (e.g., human MERTK) or an antigen-binding fragment thereof described herein, or (b) an antibody-drug conjugate that comprises (i) an anti-MERTK antibody or antigen-binding fragment thereof that specifically binds to MERTK (e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2021
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Applicant: Inspirna, Inc.
    Inventors: Masoud Tavazoie, Isabel Kurth, Shugaku Takeda, Celia Andreu-Agullo, Ivo Lorenz
  • Publication number: 20220127680
    Abstract: This disclosure presents methods and reagents for cancer prognosis and treatment based on APOE genotyping. Specifically, the presence of the APOE2 genotype is indicative of a poor prognosis for the subject, whereas the presence of the APOE4 genotype is indicative of a good prognosis for the subject. The disclosed methods and reagents are useful for treating cancer and for making medical and clinical decisions on adjuvant therapy, tumor surveillance, and the likelihood of disease progression.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2020
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Applicant: The Rockefeller Universtiy
    Inventors: Sohail Tavazoie, Benjamin N. Ostendorf, Masoud Tavazoie, Foster Gonsalves
  • Patent number: 11242407
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides antibodies (e.g., humanized antibodies) that specifically bind to Mer Tyrosine Kinase (MERTK; e.g., human MERTK) and compositions comprising such antibodies. The present disclosure also provides antibody-drug conjugates comprising (i) an anti-MERTK antibody or antigen-binding fragment thereof described herein that specifically binds to MERTK (e.g., human MERTK), and (ii) cytotoxic agents conjugated directly to the antibodies or conjugated to the antibodies via linkers, and compositions comprising such antibody-drug conjugates. The present disclosure also provides methods for treating cancer, comprising administering to a human subject in need thereof (a) an anti-MERTK antibody that specifically binds to MERTK (e.g., human MERTK) or an antigen-binding fragment thereof described herein, or (b) an antibody-drug conjugate that comprises (i) an anti-MERTK antibody or antigen-binding fragment thereof that specifically binds to MERTK (e.g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2022
    Assignee: Inspirna, Inc.
    Inventors: Masoud Tavazoie, Isabel Kurth, Shugaku Takeda, Celia Andreu-Agullo, Ivo Lorenz
  • Patent number: 11225524
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides antibodies that specifically bind to Mer Tyrosine Kinase (MERTK) (e.g., human MERTK, or both human and mouse MERTK) and compositions comprising such antibodies, wherein said antibody agonizes MERTK signaling on endothelial cells. The present disclosure also provides methods for treating cancer, by administering an antibody that specifically binds to MERTK and agonizes MERTK signaling on endothelial cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Assignee: The Rockefeller University
    Inventors: Sohail Tavazoie, Nils Halberg, Masoud Tavazoie
  • Publication number: 20200291135
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides antibodies (e.g., humanized antibodies) that specifically bind to Mer Tyrosine Kinase (MERTK; e.g., human MERTK) and compositions comprising such antibodies. The present disclosure also provides antibody-drug conjugates comprising (i) an anti-MERTK antibody or antigen-binding fragment thereof described herein that specifically binds to MERTK (e.g., human MERTK), and (ii) cytotoxic agents conjugated directly to the antibodies or conjugated to the antibodies via linkers, and compositions comprising such antibody-drug conjugates. The present disclosure also provides methods for treating cancer, comprising administering to a human subject in need thereof (a) an anti-MERTK antibody that specifically binds to MERTK (e.g., human MERTK) or an antigen-binding fragment thereof described herein, or (b) an antibody-drug conjugate that comprises (i) an anti-MERTK antibody or antigen-binding fragment thereof that specifically binds to MERTK (e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2020
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Applicant: Rgenix, Inc.
    Inventors: Masoud Tavazoie, Isabel Kurth, Shugaku Takeda, Celia Andreu-Agullo, Ivo Lorenz
  • Publication number: 20200255543
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides antibody-drug conjugates comprising (i) antibodies that specifically bind to Mer Tyrosin Kinase (MERTK) (e.g., human MERTK, or both human and mouse MERTK), and (ii) cytotoxic agents conjugated directly to the antibodies or conjugated to the antibodies via linkers, and compositions comprising such antibody-drug conjugates, wherein the antibodies contained in the antibody-drug conjugates agonize MERTK signaling of endothelial cells. The present disclosure also provides methods for treating cancer, by administering an antibody-drug conjugate that comprises (i) an antibody that specifically binds to MERTK and agonizes MERTK signaling of endothelial cells, and (ii) a cytotoxic agent conjugated directly to the antibody or conjugated to the antibody via a linker.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2018
    Publication date: August 13, 2020
    Applicants: The Rockefeller University, Rgenix, Inc.
    Inventors: Sohail F. Tavazoie, Masoud Tavazoie
  • Publication number: 20190241676
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides antibodies that specifically bind to Mer Tyrosine Kinase (MERTK) (e.g., human MERTK, or both human and mouse MERTK) and compositions comprising such antibodies, wherein said antibody agonizes MERTK signaling on endothelial cells. The present disclosure also provides methods for treating cancer, by administering an antibody that specifically binds to MERTK and agonizes MERTK signaling on endothelial cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2019
    Publication date: August 8, 2019
    Applicant: The Rockefeller University
    Inventors: Sohail Tavazoie, Nils Halberg, Masoud Tavazoie
  • Patent number: 10221248
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides antibodies that specifically bind to Mer Tyrosine Kinase (MERTK) (e.g., human MERTK, or both human and mouse MERTK) and compositions comprising such antibodies, wherein said antibody agonizes MERTK signaling on endothelial cells. The present disclosure also provides methods for treating cancer, by administering an antibody that specifically binds to MERTK and agonizes MERTK signaling on endothelial cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: The Rockefeller University
    Inventors: Sohail Tavazoie, Nils Halberg, Masoud Tavazoie
  • Publication number: 20190029984
    Abstract: The invention features methods of treating disorders related to increased levels of myeloid derived suppressor cells such as cancer or infections. The disclosure also provides methods of treating cancer including combinations of LXR? agonists and immunotherapies such as PD1 inhibitors, PDL1 inhibitors, and adoptive T-cell transfer therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2017
    Publication date: January 31, 2019
    Applicant: The Rockefeller University
    Inventors: Sohail Tavazoie, Masoud Tavazoie
  • Publication number: 20180002444
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides antibodies that specifically bind to Mer Tyrosine Kinase (MERTK) (e.g., human MERTK, or both human and mouse MERTK) and compositions comprising such antibodies, wherein said antibody agonizes MERTK signaling on endothelial cells. The present disclosure also provides methods for treating cancer, by administering an antibody that specifically binds to MERTK and agonizes MERTK signaling on endothelial cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2015
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Applicant: The Rockefeller University
    Inventors: Sohail Tavazoie, Nils Halberg, Masoud Tavazoie