Patents by Inventor Michael S. C. Fung
Michael S. C. Fung 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).
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Patent number: 8911735Abstract: The invention relates to C2a inhibitors, which bind to C2a and block the functional activity of C2a in complement activation. The inhibitors include antibody molecules, as well as homologs, analogs and modified or derived forms thereof, including immunoglobulin fragments like Fab, F(ab?)2 and Fv, small molecules, including peptides, oligonucleotides, peptidomimetics and organic compounds. A monoclonal antibody, which bound to C2a and blocked its ability to activate complement was generated and designated 175-62. The hybridoma producing this antibody was deposited at the American Type Culture Collection, 10801 University Blvd., Manassas, Va. 20110-2209, under Accession Number PTA-1553.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2012Date of Patent: December 16, 2014Assignee: Genentech, Inc.Inventors: Michael S. C. Fung, Cecily R. Y. Sun, William N. C. Sun
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Patent number: 8383802Abstract: The invention relates to factor D inhibitors, which bind to factor D and block the functional activity of factor D in complement activation. The inhibitors include antibody molecules, as well as homologues, analogues and modified or derived forms thereof, including immunoglobulin fragments like Fab, F(ab?)2 and Fv, small molecules, including peptides, oligonucleotides, peptidomimetics and organic compounds. A monoclonal antibody which bound to factor D and blocked its ability to activate complement was generated and designated 166-32. The hybridoma producing this antibody was deposited at the American Type Culture Collection, 10801 University Blvd., Manassas, Va. 20110-2209, under Accession Number HB-12476.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2012Date of Patent: February 26, 2013Assignee: Genentech, Inc.Inventors: Michael S. C. Fung, William N. C. Sun, Cecily R. Y. Sun
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Publication number: 20120322975Abstract: The invention relates to factor D inhibitors, which bind to factor D and block the functional activity of factor D in complement activation. The inhibitors include antibody molecules, as well as homologues, analogues and modified or derived forms thereof, including immunoglobulin fragments like Fab, F(ab?)2 and Fv, small molecules, including peptides, oligonucleotides, peptidomimetics and organic compounds. A monoclonal antibody which bound to factor D and blocked its ability to activate complement was generated and designated 166-32. The hybridoma producing this antibody was deposited at the American Type Culture Collection, 10801 University Blvd., Manassas, Va. 20110-2209, under Accession Number HB-12476.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2012Publication date: December 20, 2012Applicant: Genentech, Inc.Inventors: Michael S. C. Fung, William N.C. Sun, Cecily R. Y. Sun
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Patent number: 8236317Abstract: The invention relates to factor D inhibitors, which bind to factor D and block the functional activity of factor D in complement activation. The inhibitors include antibody molecules, as well as homologues, analogues and modified or derived forms thereof, including immunoglobulin fragments like Fab, F(ab?)2 and Fv, small molecules, including peptides, oligonucleotides, peptidomimetics and organic compounds. A monoclonal antibody which bound to factor D and blocked its ability to activate complement was generated and designated 166-32. The hybridoma producing this antibody was deposited at the American Type Culture Collection, 10801 University Blvd., Manassas, Va. 20110-2209, under Accession Number HB-12476.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2012Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Assignee: Genentech, Inc.Inventors: Michael S. C. Fung, William N. C. Sun, Cecily R. Y. Sun
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Patent number: 8221756Abstract: The invention relates to C2a inhibitors, which bind to C2a and block the functional activity of C2a in complement activation. The inhibitors include antibody molecules, as well as homologues, analogues and modified or derived forms thereof, including immunoglobulin fragments like Fab, F(ab?)2 and Fv, small molecules, including peptides, oligonucleotides, peptidomimetics and organic compounds. A monoclonal antibody, which bound to C2a and blocked its ability to activate complement was generated and designated 175-62. The hybridoma producing this antibody was deposited at the American Type Culture Collection, 10801 University Blvd., Manassas, Va. 20110-2209, under Accession Number PTA-1553.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2011Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: Genentech, Inc.Inventors: Michael S. C. Fung, Cecily R. Y. Sun, William N. C. Sun
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Patent number: 8124090Abstract: The invention relates to factor D inhibitors, which bind to factor D and block the functional activity of factor D in complement activation. The inhibitors include antibody molecules, as well as homologues, analogues and modified or derived forms thereof, including immunoglobulin fragments like Fab, F(ab?)2 and Fv, small molecules, including peptides, oligonucleotides, peptidomimetics and organic compounds. A monoclonal antibody which bound to factor D and blocked its ability to activate complement was generated and designated 166-32. The hybridoma producing this antibody was deposited at the American Type Culture Collection, 10801 University Blvd., Manassas, Va. 20110-2209, under Accession Number HB-12476.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2011Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Assignee: Genentech Inc.Inventors: Michael S. C. Fung, William N. C. Sun, Cecily R. Y. Sun
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Patent number: 7943135Abstract: The invention relates to factor D inhibitors, which bind to factor D and block the functional activity of factor D in complement activation. The inhibitors include antibody molecules, as well as homologues, analogues and modified or derived forms thereof, including immunoglobulin fragments like Fab, F(ab?)2 and Fv, small molecules, including peptides, oligonucleotides, peptidomimetics and organic compounds. A monoclonal antibody which bound to factor D and blocked its ability to activate complement was generated and designated 166-32. The hybridoma producing this antibody was deposited at the American Type Culture Collection, 10801 University Blvd., Manassas, Va. 20110-2209, under Accession Number HB-12476.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2006Date of Patent: May 17, 2011Assignee: Genentech, Inc.Inventors: Michael S. C. Fung, William N. C. Sun, Cecily R. Y. Sun
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Patent number: 7927592Abstract: The invention relates to C2a inhibitors, which bind to C2a and block the functional activity of C2a in complement activation. The inhibitors include antibody molecules, as well as homologues, analogues and modified or derived forms thereof, including immunoglobulin fragments like Fab, F(ab?)2 and Fv,b small molecules, including peptides, oligonucleotides, peptidomimetics and organic compounds. A monoclonal antibody, which bound to C2a and blocked its ability to activate complement was generated and designated 175-62. The hybridoma producing this antibody was deposited at the American Type Culture Collection, 10801 University Blvd., Manassas, Va. 20110-2209, under Accession Number PTA-1553.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2005Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Assignee: Genentech, Inc.Inventor: Michael S C Fung
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Patent number: 7439331Abstract: The invention relates to factor D inhibitors, which bind to factor D and block the functional activity of factor D in complement activation. The inhibitors include antibody molecules, as well as homologues, analogues and modified or derived forms thereof, including immunoglobulin fragments like Fab, F(ab?)2 and Fv, small molecules, including peptides, oligonucleotides, peptidomimetics and organic compounds. A monoclonal antibody which bound to factor D and blocked its ability to activate complement was generated and designated 166-32. The hybridoma producing this antibody was deposited at the American Type Culture Collection, 10801 University Blvd., Manassas, Va. 20110-2209, under Accession Number HB-12476.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2006Date of Patent: October 21, 2008Assignee: Genentech, Inc.Inventors: Michael S. C. Fung, William N. C. Sun, Cecily R. Y. Sun
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Patent number: 7112327Abstract: The invention relates to factor D inhibitors, which bind to factor D and block the functional activity of factor D in complement activation. The inhibitors include antibody molecules, as well as homologues, analogues and modified or derived forms thereof, including immunoglobulin fragments like Fab, F(ab?)2 and Fv, small molecules, including peptides, oligonucleotides, peptidomimetics and organic compounds. A monoclonal antibody which bound to factor D and blocked its ability to activate complement was generated and designated 166-32. The hybridoma producing this antibody was deposited at the American Type Culture Collection, 10801 University Blvd., Manassas, Va. 20110-2209, under Accession Number HB-12476.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2005Date of Patent: September 26, 2006Assignee: Tanox, Inc.Inventors: Michael S. C. Fung, William N. C. Sun, Cecily R. Y. Sun
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Patent number: 6998468Abstract: The invention relates to C2a inhibitors, which bind to C2a and block the functional activity of C2a in complement activation. The inhibitors include antibody molecules, as well as homologues, analogues and modified or derived forms thereof, including immunoglobulin fragments like Fab, F(ab?)2 and Fv, small molecules, including peptides, oligonucleotides, peptidomimetics and organic compounds. A monoclonal antibody, which bound to C2a and blocked its ability to activate complement was generated and designated 175-62. The hybridoma producing this antibody was deposited at the American Type Culture Collection, 10801 University Blvd., Manassas, Va. 20110-2209, under Accession Number PTA-1553.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2001Date of Patent: February 14, 2006Assignee: Tanox, Inc.Inventors: Michael S. C. Fung, Cecily R. Y. Sun, William N. C. Sun
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Patent number: 6956107Abstract: The invention relates to factor D inhibitors, which bind to factor D and block the functional activity of factor D in complement activation. The inhibitors include antibody molecules, as well as homologues, analogues and modified or derived forms thereof, including immunoglobulin fragments like Fab, F(ab?)2 and Fv, small molecules, including peptides, oligonucleotides, peptidomimetics and organic compounds. A monoclonal antibody which bound to factor D and blocked its ability to activate complement was generated and designated 166-32. The hybridoma producing this antibody was deposited at the American Type Culture Collection, 10801 University Blvd., Manassas, Va. 20110-2209, under Accession Number HB-12476.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2001Date of Patent: October 18, 2005Assignee: Tanox, Inc.Inventors: Michael S. C. Fung, William N. C. Sun, Cecily R. Y. Sun
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Patent number: 6657050Abstract: Chimeral viral-neutralizing, particularly HIV-neutralizing, immunoglobulins made up of a non-human antigen binding region and a human constant region are described.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 1993Date of Patent: December 2, 2003Assignee: Tanox, Inc.Inventors: Cecily R. Y. Sun, Bill N. C. Sun, Michael S. C. Fung, Tse Wen Chang, Nancy T. Chang
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Patent number: 6534058Abstract: The invention relates to C5 inhibitors, which inhibit type II endothelial cell activation, wherein the inhibition is manifested by the suppression of E-selectin. These inhibitors are useful in treatment of delayed xenograft rejection or acute vascular rejection. The inhibitors include antibody molecules, as well as homologues, analogues and modified or derived forms thereof, including immunoglobulin fragments like Fab, F(ab′)2 and Fv, small molecules, including peptides, oligonucleotides, peptidomimetics and organic compounds. Examples of monoclonal antibodies, which bind to and inhibit C5, were generated and are designated MAb 137-76 and MAb 137-30.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2001Date of Patent: March 18, 2003Assignee: Tanox, Inc.Inventors: Michael S. C. Fung, Bill N. C. Sun, Cecily R. Y. Sun
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Publication number: 20020081293Abstract: The invention relates to factor D inhibitors, which bind to factor D and block the functional activity of factor D in complement activation. The inhibitors include antibody molecules, as well as homologues, analogues and modified or derived forms thereof, including immunoglobulin fragments like Fab, F(ab′)2 and Fv, small molecules, including peptides, oligonucleotides, peptidomimetics and organic compounds. A monoclonal antibody which bound to factor D and blocked its ability to activate complement was generated and designated 166-32. The hybridoma producing this antibody was deposited at the American Type Culture Collection, 10801 University Blvd., Manassas, Va. 20110-2209, under Accession Number HB-12476.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2001Publication date: June 27, 2002Applicant: Tanox, Inc., Delaware corporationInventors: Michael S. C. Fung, William N.C. Sun, Cecily R. Y. Sun
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Patent number: 6309880Abstract: A particular epitope located within the CD4-binding region of gpl20 of HIV-1, and antibodies specific for the epitope which can inhibit HIV-1 infection of human cells by diverse strains and isolates of the virus, is disclosed. The antibodies are useful for a number of purposes, including diagnosis of HIV-1 infection.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 1993Date of Patent: October 30, 2001Assignee: Tanox, Inc.Inventors: Tse Wen Chang, Michael S. C. Fung, Bill N. C. Sun, Cecily R. Y. Sun, Nancy T. Chang
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Patent number: 5981278Abstract: Monoclonal antibodies are revealed which bind to the gp 120 protein on the envelope of HIV-1. These antibodies neutralize HIV-1. They inhibit the rate of infection of T cells, and also inhibit syncytium formation. Further, the antibodies are group-specific and neutralize different strains and isolates of HIV-1. These antibodies have a variety of uses, including the treatment and prevention of AIDS and ARC.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 1991Date of Patent: November 9, 1999Assignee: Tanox, Inc.Inventors: Tse-Wen Chang, Michael S. C. Fung, Nancy T. Chang, Bill N. C. Sun, Cecily R. Y. Sun
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Patent number: 5854400Abstract: Murine monoclonal antibodies and related products such as antibody fragments, immunotoxins, human and humanized antibodies are disclosed, all of which bind to the gp120 protein on the envelope of HIV-1. These antibodies and related products neutralize HIV-1. They inhibit the infection of T cells, and also inhibit syncytium formation. Further, the antibodies are preferably group-specific and neutralize various strains and isolates of HIV-1. These antibodies have a variety of uses, including the treatment of AIDS and ARC, the prevention of HIV-1 infection, as well as a diagnostic application, in that they can be used for assaying of unknown fluid samples for HIV-1.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 1992Date of Patent: December 29, 1998Assignee: Tanox, Inc.Inventors: Tse Wen Chang, Michael S. C. Fung, Bill N. C. Sun, Cecily R. Y. Sun, Nancy T. Chang
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Patent number: 5731428Abstract: Disclosed are immunogens and peptides based on the binding site of gClq-R for HIV-1 gp120, and immunogens and peptides based on the binding site of HIV-1 gp120 for gClq-R. The sequence of the gClq-R binding site for gp120 is shown in SEQ ID NO.: 2. The sequence of the HIV-1 gp120 binding site for gClq-R is shown in SEQ ID NO.: 3. Also disclosed are antibodies and binding molecules to all such immunogens and peptides, and inducing the endogenous production of such antibodies.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 1996Date of Patent: March 24, 1998Assignee: Tanux Biosystems, Inc.Inventors: Michael S. C. Fung, Bill N. C. Sun, Cecily R. Y. Sun, Young Woo Kim, Liming Yu
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Patent number: 5728814Abstract: Disclosed are immunogens and peptides based on the binding site of gC1q-R for HIV-1 gp120, and immunogens and peptides based on the binding site of HIV-1 gp120 for gC1q-R. The sequence of the gC1q-R binding site for gp120 is shown in SEQ D NO.: 2. The sequence of the HIV-1 gp120 binding site for gC1q-R is shown in SEQ ID NO.: 3. Also disclosed are antibodies and binding molecules to all such immunogens and peptides, and inducing the endogenous production of such antibodies.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 1996Date of Patent: March 17, 1998Assignee: Tanox Biosystems, Inc.Inventors: Michael S. C. Fung, Bill N. C. Sun, Cecily R. Y. Sun, Young Woo Kim, Liming Yu