Patents by Inventor Oretta Finco

Oretta Finco 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: 10716842
    Abstract: The invention provides Chlamydia antigens for use in the treatment, prevention and/or diagnosis of Chlamydia infection. In particular, the invention provides antigens CT733, CTI 53, CT601, CT279, CT443, CT372, CT456, CT381, CT255, CT341, CT716, CT745, CT387, CT812, CT869, CT166, CT175, CT163, CT214, CT721, CT127, CT043, CT823 and/or CT600 from C. trachomatis for the treatment, prevention or diagnosis of Chlamydia infection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: GLAXOSMITHKLINE BIOLOGICALS SA
    Inventors: Guido Grandi, Renata Maria Grifantini, Oretta Finco
  • Publication number: 20190282685
    Abstract: The invention provides Chlamydia antigens for use in the treatment, prevention and/or diagnosis of Chlamydia infection. In particular, the invention provides antigens CT733, CTI 53, CT601, CT279, CT443, CT372, CT456, CT381, CT255, CT341, CT716, CT745, CT387, CT812, CT869, CT166, CT175, CT163, CT214, CT721, CT127, CT043, CT823 and/or CT600 from C. trachomatis for the treatment, prevention or diagnosis of Chlamydia infection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2019
    Publication date: September 19, 2019
    Applicant: GLAXOSMITHKLINE BIOLOGICALS, S.A.
    Inventors: Guido GRANDI, Renata Maria GRIFANTINI, Oretta FINCO
  • Patent number: 9987345
    Abstract: The invention is in the field of outer membrane vesicles (OMV) and their uses. More particularly the present invention provides OMV obtained from a bacterium being an ompA mutant and/or a mutant in one or more components of the TolPal complex and presenting a heterologous antigen on its surface. The heterologous antigen is selected from the group consisting of Chlamydia trachomatis CT823, CT681, CT372, CT443, CT043, CT733, CT279, CT601 and CT153 for the treatment, prevention or diagnosis of Chlamydia infection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: GLAXOSMITHKLINE BIOLOGICALS SA
    Inventors: Renata Maria Grifantini, Oretta Finco, Erika Bartolini, Guido Grandi
  • Publication number: 20180092970
    Abstract: The invention provides Chlamydia antigens for use in the treatment, prevention and/or diagnosis of Chlamydia infection. In particular, the invention provides antigens CT733, CT153, CT601, CT279, CT443, CT372, CT456, CT381, CT255, CT341, CT716, CT745, CT387, CT812, CT869, CT166, CT175, CT163, CT214, CT721, CT127, CT043, CT823 and/or CT600 from C. trachomatis for the treatment, prevention or diagnosis of Chlamydia infection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2017
    Publication date: April 5, 2018
    Applicant: GLAXOSMITHKLINE BIOLOGICALS SA
    Inventors: Guido GRANDI, Renata Maria GRIFANTINI, Oretta FINCO
  • Publication number: 20180036402
    Abstract: A method of immunization against Group B Streptococcus infection, using an immunogenic composition conjugates of GBS capsular saccharide conjugated to carrier proteins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2017
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Applicant: GLAXOSMITHKLINE BIOLOGICALS SA
    Inventors: Francesco BERTI, Mario CONTORNI, Paolo COSTANTINO, Oretta FINCO, Guido GRANDI, Domenico MAIONE, John TELFORD
  • Patent number: 9675683
    Abstract: The invention provides Chlamydia antigens for use in the treatment, prevention and/or diagnosis of Chlamydia infection. In particular, the invention provides antigens CT733, CT153, CT601, CT279, CT443, CT372, CT456, CT381, CT255, CT341, CT716, CT745, CT387, CT812, CT869, CT166, CT175, CT163, CT214, CT721, CT127, CT043, CT823 and/or CT600 from C. trachomatis for the treatment, prevention or diagnosis of Chlamydia infection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: GLAXOSMITHKLINE BIOLOGICALS S.A.
    Inventors: Guido Grandi, Renata Maria Grifantini, Oretta Finco
  • Publication number: 20160158337
    Abstract: The invention provides Chlamydia antigens for use in the treatment, prevention and/or diagnosis of Chlamydia infection. In particular, the invention provides antigens CT733, CT153, CT601, CT279, CT443, CT372, CT456, CT381, CT255, CT341, CT716, CT745, CT387, CT812, CT869, CT166, CT175, CT163, CT214, CT721, CT127, CT043, CT823 and/or CT600 from C. trachomatis for the treatment, prevention or diagnosis of Chlamydia infection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2015
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Inventors: Guido GRANDI, Renata Maria Grifantini, Oretta Finco
  • Publication number: 20160067327
    Abstract: The invention is in the field of outer membrane vesicles (OMV) and their uses. More particularly the present invention provides OMV obtained from a bacterium being an ompA mutant and/or a mutant in one or more components of the TolPal complex and presenting a heterologous antigen on its surface. The heterologous antigen is selected from the group consisting of Chlamydia trachomatis CT823, CT681, CT372, CT443, CT043, CT733, CT279, CT601 and CT153 for the treatment, prevention or diagnosis of Chlamydia infection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventors: Renata Maria Grifantini, Oretta Finco, Erika Bartolini, Guido Grandi
  • Publication number: 20150283232
    Abstract: The invention provides an immunogenic composition comprising: (a) a conjugate that is a capsular saccharide from GBS serotype I1 conjugated to a carrier protein; (b) a conjugate that is a capsular saccharide from GBS serotype Ib conjugated to a carrier protein; and (c) a conjugate that is a capsular saccharide from GBS serotype III conjugated to a carrier protein. The invention also provides a method for immunizing a patient against infection by GBS comprising the step of administering to the patient a conjugate that is a capsular saccharide from GBS conjugated to a diphtheria toxoid or derivative thereof, wherein the patient has been pre-immunized with a diphtheria toxoid or derivative thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2015
    Publication date: October 8, 2015
    Inventors: Francesco BERTI, Mario CONTORNI, Paolo COSTANTINO, Oretta FINCO, Guido Grandi, Domenico MAIONE, John Telford
  • Patent number: 9151756
    Abstract: The invention provides Chlamydia antigens for use in the treatment, prevention and/or diagnosis of Chlamydia infection. In particular, the invention provides antigens CT733, CT153, CT601, CT279, CT443, CT372, CT456, CT381, CT255, CT341, CT716, CT745, CT387, CT812, CT869, CT166, CT175, CT163, CT214, CT721, CT127, CT043, CT823 and/or CT600 from C. trachomatis for the treatment, prevention or diagnosis of Chlamydia infection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: Glaxosmithkline Biologicals SA
    Inventors: Guido Grandi, Renata Maria Grifantini, Oretta Finco
  • Patent number: 9125864
    Abstract: The invention is in the field of outer membrane vesicles (OMV) and their uses. More particularly the present invention provides OMV obtained from a bacterium being an ompA mutant and/or a mutant in one or more components of the TolPal complex and presenting a heterologous antigen on its surface. The heterologous antigen is selected from the group consisting of Chlamydia trachomatis CT823, CT681, CT372, CT443, CT043, CT733, CT279, CT601 and CT153 for the treatment, prevention or diagnosis of Chlamydia infection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Renata Maria Grifantini, Erika Bartolini, Oretta Finco, Guido Grandi
  • Publication number: 20140093510
    Abstract: The invention provides Chlamydia antigens for use in the treatment, prevention and/or diagnosis of Chlamydia infection. In particular, the invention provides antigens CT733, CT1 53, CT601, CT279, CT443, CT372, CT456, CT381, CT255, CT341, CT716, CT745, CT387, CT812, CT869, CT166, CT175, CT163, CT214, CT721, CT127, CT043, CT823 and/or CT600 from C. trachomatis for the treatment, prevention or diagnosis of Chlamydia infection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2013
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Guido GRANDI, Renata Maria Grifantini, Oretta Finco
  • Patent number: 8568732
    Abstract: The invention provides Chlamydia antigens for use in the treatment, prevention and/or diagnosis of Chlamydia infection. In particular, the invention provides antigens CT733, CT153, CT601, CT279, CT443, CT372, CT456, CT381, CT255, CT341, CT716, CT745, CT387, CT812, CT869, CT166, CT175, CT163, CT214, CT721, CT127, CT043, CT823 and/or CT600 from C. trachomatis for the treatment, prevention or diagnosis of Chlamydia infection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Guido Grandi, Oretta Finco, Renata Maria Grifantini
  • Publication number: 20130273091
    Abstract: The invention provides an immunogenic composition comprising: a) a conjugate that is a capsular saccharide from GBS serotype 1a conjugated to a carrier protein; b) a conjugate that is a capsular saccharide from GBS serotype 1b conjugated to a carrier protein; and c) a conjugate that is a capsular saccharide from GBS serotype III conjugated to a carrier protein. The invention also provides a method for immunising a patient against infection by GBS comprising the step of administering to the patient a conjugate that is a capsular saccharide from GBS conjugated to a diphtheria toxoid or derivative thereof, wherein the patient has been pre-immunised with a diphtheria toxoid or derivative thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2011
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Inventors: Francesco Berti, Mario Contorni, Paolo Costantino, Oretta Finco, Guido Grandi, Domenico Maione, John Telford
  • Publication number: 20130195907
    Abstract: The invention is in the field of outer membrane vesicles (OMV) and their uses. More particularly the present invention provides OMV obtained from a bacterium being an ompA mutant and/or a mutant in one or more components of the TolPal complex and presenting a heterologous antigen on its surface. The heterologous antigen is selected from the group consisting of Chlamydia trachomatis CT823, CT681, CT372, CT443, CT043, CT733, CT279, CT601 and CT153 for the treatment, prevention or diagnosis of Chlamydia infection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2011
    Publication date: August 1, 2013
    Applicant: Norvartis AG
    Inventors: Renata Maria Grifantini, Erika Bartolini, Oretta Finco, Guido Grandi
  • Publication number: 20120093851
    Abstract: The invention provides Chlamydia antigens for use in the treatment, prevention and/or diagnosis of Chlamydia infection. In particular, the invention provides antigens CT733, CT1 53, CT601, CT279, CT443, CT372, CT456, CT381, CT255, CT341, CT716, CT745, CT387, CT812, CT869, CT166, CT175, CT163, CT214, CT721, CT127, CT043, CT823 and/or CT600 from C. trachomatis for the treatment, prevention or diagnosis of Chlamydia infection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2010
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Inventors: Guido Grandi, Oretta Finco, Renata Maria Grifantini
  • Publication number: 20110070266
    Abstract: The invention relates to immunogenic compositions comprising combinations of Chlamydia trachomatis antigens and their use in vaccines. The composition may comprise at least two components, one component of which comprises Chlamydia trachomatis antigens for eliciting a Chlamydia trachomatis specific TH1 immune response and another component of which comprises antigens for eliciting a Chlamydia trachomatis specific TH2 immune response. The invention further relates to an immunogenic composition comprising a Chlamydia trachomatis Type III secretion system (TTSS) regulatory protein and a Chlamydia trachomatis Type III secretion system (TTSS) secreted protein or a fragment thereof. The invention further relates to the use of combinations of adjuvants for use with antigens associated with a sexually transmissible disease, such as Chlamydia trachomatis antigens. Preferred adjuvant combinations include mineral salts, such as aluminium salts and oligonucleotides comprising a CpG motif.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventors: Guido Grandi, Giulio Ratti, Alessandra Bonci, Oretta Finco
  • Publication number: 20100255002
    Abstract: The invention relates to compositions comprising combinations of Chlamydia trachomatis antigens and their use in vaccines. Specific combinations may be selected from a first antigen group of PepA, LcrE, ArtJ, DnaK, and CT398, and a second antigen group of PepA, LcrE, ArtJ, DnaK, CT398, OmpH-like, L7/L12, OmcA, AtoS, CT547, Eno, HtrA and MurG. The invention further relates to the use of combinations of adjuvants for use with antigens associated with a sexually transmissible disease, such as Chlamydia trachomatis antigens. Preferred adjuvant combinations include mineral salts, such as aluminium salts and oligonucleotides comprising a CpG motif.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2004
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Applicant: CHIRON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Guido Grandi, Oretta Finco, Giulio Ratti, Alessandro Bonci
  • Publication number: 20060034871
    Abstract: The invention relates to immunogenic compositions comprising combinations of Chlamydia trachomatis antigens and their use in vaccines. The composition may comprise at least two components, one component of which comprises Chlamydia trachomatis antigens for eliciting a Chlamydia trachomatis specific TH1 immune response and another component of which comprises antigens for eliciting a Chlamydia trachomatis specific TH2 immune response. The invention further relates to an immunogenic composition comprising a Chlamydia trachomatis Type III secretion system (TTSS) regulatory protein and a Chlamydia trachomatis Type III secretion system (TTSS) secreted protein or a fragment thereof. The invention further relates to the use of combinations of adjuvants for use with antigens associated with a sexually transmissible disease, such as Chlamydia trachomatis antigens. Preferred adjuvant combinations include mineral salts, such as aluminium salts and oligonucleotides comprising a CpG motif.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2004
    Publication date: February 16, 2006
    Applicant: Chiron Corporation
    Inventors: Guido Grandi, Guilio Ratti, Alessandra Bonci, Oretta Finco