Patents by Inventor Ningyan Zhang

Ningyan Zhang 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: 20250145702
    Abstract: Isolated or recombinant anti-EGFL6 monoclonal antibodies are provided. In some cases, antibodies of the embodiments can be used for the detection, diagnosis and/or therapeutic treatment of human diseases, such as cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2024
    Publication date: May 8, 2025
    Applicant: THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
    Inventors: Ningyan ZHANG, Zhiqiang AN, Anil K. SOOD
  • Patent number: 12202895
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an isolated monoclonal antibody or an antigen-binding fragment thereof that binds specifically to leukocyte immunoglobulin-like receptor 4 (LILRB4). In certain embodiments, the antibody or antigen-binding fragment, when bound to LILRB4, modulates the activation of LILRB4. In certain embodiments, the antibody or antigen-binding fragment, when bound to LILRB4, activates LILRB4. In certain embodiments, the antibody or antigen binding fragment, when bound to LILRB4, suppresses activation of LILRB4. In certain embodiments, the antibody or antigen-binding fragment, when bound to LILRB4, specifically blocks binding of ApoE to LILRB4. In another aspect, there is provided a method of treating or ameliorating the effects of a cancer in a subject, comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of the antibody or an antigen-binding fragment thereof or an engineered cell as provided herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2025
    Assignees: THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM, IMMUNE-ONC THERAPEUTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Zhiqiang An, Chengcheng Zhang, Ningyan Zhang, Xun Gui, Mi Deng, Tao Huang, Qiang Liu, X. Charlene Liao
  • Publication number: 20240392001
    Abstract: Isolated or recombinant anti-LILRB2 monoclonal antibodies are provided. In some embodiments, the antibodies herein can be used for the detection, diagnosis and/or therapeutic treatment of human diseases, such as Alzheimer's Disease. In further aspects, the LILRB2-binding antibodies can affect cellular signaling mediated through at least the oA and PS-mediated TREM2 and LILRB2 co-ligation signaling pathway and can be used to modulate microglia function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2022
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Inventors: Zhiqiang AN, Ningyan ZHANG, Peng ZHAO
  • Patent number: 12152071
    Abstract: Isolated or recombinant anti-EGFL6 monoclonal antibodies are provided. In some cases, antibodies of the embodiments can be used for the detection, diagnosis and/or therapeutic treatment of human diseases, such as cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2024
    Assignee: THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
    Inventors: Ningyan Zhang, Zhiqiang An, Anil K. Sood
  • Publication number: 20240383999
    Abstract: Provided herein are anti-CD5L monoclonal antibodies. Further provided herein are methods of use thereof for the treatment of a disease or disorder, such as cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2021
    Publication date: November 21, 2024
    Applicant: THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
    Inventors: Ningyan ZHANG, Zhiqiang AN, Zhiqiang KU, Hui DENG, Lingegowda S MANGALA, Anil K. SOOD
  • Publication number: 20240376222
    Abstract: The present disclosure is generally directed to compositions that include antibodies, e.g., monoclonal, antibodies, antibody fragments, etc., that specifically bind a TfR protein, e.g., a mammalian TfR or human TfR, and use of such compositions in preventing, reducing risk, or treating an individual in need thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2022
    Publication date: November 14, 2024
    Inventors: Zhiqiang AN, Ningyan ZHANG, Peng ZHAO
  • Publication number: 20240376199
    Abstract: The present disclosure is generally directed to compositions that include antibodies, e.g., monoclonal, antibodies, antibody fragments etc., that specifically bind a TREM2 protein or a TREM2 protein epitope, e.g., a mammalian TREM2 or human TREM2, and use of such compositions in preventing, reducing risk, or treating an individual in need thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2022
    Publication date: November 14, 2024
    Inventors: Zhiqiang AN, Ningyan ZHANG, Peng ZHAO
  • Publication number: 20240254212
    Abstract: Antibodies that bind to connexin 43 hemichannels and inhibit, or activate, channel opening are provided. In certain aspects, methods for detecting or treating cancers with antibodies that activate Cx43 channel opening are also provided. Likewise, methods for treating inflammatory diseases (e.g., osteoarthritis) and neurological injuries (e.g., spinal cord injury) with antibodies that inhibit Cx43 channel opening are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2024
    Publication date: August 1, 2024
    Inventors: JEAN X. JIANG, ZHIQIANG AN, NINGYAN ZHANG, WEI XIONG, MANUEL A. RIQUELME, SUMIN GU, NAOMI LEDENE SAYRE
  • Patent number: 12037390
    Abstract: Antibody antigen binding domains which specifically binds human leptin comprises VH or VL CDR1, CDR2 and CDR3 sequences of an hLept antibody. The antibody antigen binding domains and antibodies thereof are useful to treat obesity and diabetes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2024
    Assignee: BOARD OF REGENTS, THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
    Inventors: Zhiqiang An, Ningyan Zhang, Philipp E. Scherer, Shangang Zhao
  • Publication number: 20240101667
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods and compositions for the identification of modulators of LILRB3 activation. Also provided herein are methods of treating cancer comprising the administration of an inhibitor LILRB3 activation. Also provided are methods of treating autoimmune disease or inhibiting the onset of transplant rejection or treating an inflammatory disorder comprising administering an agonist of LILRB3 activation to a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2021
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Chengcheng ZHANG, Guojin WU, Jaehyup KIM, Heyu CHEN, Mi DENG, Zhiqiang AN, Ningyan ZHANG, Ryan HUANG
  • Patent number: 11912758
    Abstract: Antibodies that bind to connexin 43 hemichannels and inhibit, or activate, channel opening are provided. In certain aspects, methods for detecting or treating cancers with antibodies that activate Cx43 channel opening are also provided. Likewise, methods for treating inflammatory diseases (e.g., osteoarthritis) and neurological injuries (e.g., spinal cord injury) with antibodies that inhibit Cx43 channel opening are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
    Inventors: Jean X. Jiang, Zhiqiang An, Ningyan Zhang, Wei Xiong, Manuel A. Riquelme, Sumin Gu, Naomi Ledene Sayre
  • Patent number: 11906519
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods and compositions for the identification of modulators of ApoE-induced LILRB activation. Also provided herein are methods of treating cancer comprising the administration of an inhibitor of ApoE-induced LILRB activation. Also provided are methods of treating autoimmune disease or inhibiting the onset of transplant rejection or treating an inflammatory disorder comprising administering an agonist of ApoE-induced LILRB activation to a subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
    Inventors: Chengcheng Zhang, Zhiqiang An, Ningyan Zhang, Mi Deng, Jaehyup Kim, Xun Gui
  • Publication number: 20230399384
    Abstract: Provided herein are antibodies binding to Coronavirus S protein and the uses of the antibodies in detecting and treating Coronavirus infection, such as COVID-19.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2021
    Publication date: December 14, 2023
    Applicant: THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
    Inventors: Zhiqiang KU, Ningyan ZHANG, Zhiqiang AN, Xuping XIE, Pei-Yong SHI
  • Publication number: 20230374126
    Abstract: Antibody antigen binding domains which specifically binds human leptin comprises VH or VL CDR1, CDR2 and CDR3 sequences of an hLept antibody. The antibody antigen binding domains and antibodies thereof are useful to treat obesity and diabetes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2023
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Applicant: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Zhiqiang An, Ningyan Zhang, Philipp E. Scherer, Shangang Zhao
  • Publication number: 20230348586
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to therapeutic agents and related uses thereof, including, agents for reducing leptin in a patient or subject and methods of treatment thereof. The therapeutic agents can comprise (without limitation), an antibody or specific binding fragment thereof, a leptin antagonist, a leptin targeting antisense oligonucleotide, a leptin targeting small interfering RNA (siRNA), a leptin targeting short hairpin RNA (shRNA), and/or a gene editing composition directed to at least one target sequence of a leptin polynucleotide. The therapeutic agents can be used in various methods of treatment, including (without limitation), treating liver fibrosis, cancer, inducing or maintaining weight loss, reducing or preventing weight gain, and increasing insulin sensitivity, among others.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2021
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Applicant: THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
    Inventors: Phillipp E. SCHERER, Shangang ZHAO, Zhiqiang AN, Ningyan ZHANG
  • Patent number: 11760799
    Abstract: Antibody antigen binding domains which specifically binds human leptin comprises VH or VL CDR1, CDR2 and CDR3 sequences of an hLept antibody. The antibody antigen binding domains and antibodies thereof are useful to treat obesity and diabetes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Zhiqiang An, Ningyan Zhang, Philipp E. Scherer, Shangang Zhao
  • Publication number: 20230235055
    Abstract: Provided herein are antibodies binding to LILRB1 and the uses of the antibodies in detecting and treating cancer and autoimmune diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2021
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Applicant: THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
    Inventors: Zhiqiang AN, Chengcheng ZHANG, Ningyan ZHANG, Yuanzhi CHEN, Heyu CHEN
  • Publication number: 20230235078
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to antibodies binding to tumor discoidin domain receptor 1 (DDR1) and the uses of the antibodies in detecting and treating cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2023
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Applicants: THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM, THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Ningyan ZHANG, Zhiqiang AN, Hui DENG, Xiujie SUN, Rong LI
  • Publication number: 20230130372
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to antibodies binding to tumor discoidin domain receptor 1 (DDR1) and the uses of the antibodies in detecting and treating cancer. Thus, in one aspect, the present disclosure provides an isolated monoclonal antibody or an antigen-binding fragment thereof that binds specifically to DDR1. In certain embodiments, the antibody or antigen-binding fragment, when bound to DDR1, modulates the activity of DDR1, i.e., suppresses DDR1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2020
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Inventors: Ningyan ZHANG, Zhiqiang AN, Hui DENG, Xiujie SUN, Rong LI
  • Publication number: 20230068663
    Abstract: Provided herein are antibodies binding to LILRB2 and the uses of the antibodies in detecting and treating cancer and autoimmune diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2021
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Applicants: THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM, IMMUNE-ONC THERAPEUTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Zhiqiang AN, Ningyan ZHANG, Zhiqiang KU, Chengcheng ZHANG, Xiaoye XU, Heyu CHEN, JingJing XIE, Maria Jose COSTA, An SONG, X. Charlene LIAO