Patents by Inventor Ramesh S. Kashi

Ramesh S. Kashi 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: 20230321234
    Abstract: The invention relates to stable formulations of antibodies against human programmed death receptor PD-1, or antigen binding fragments thereof. In some embodiments the formulations of the invention comprise between 5-200 mg/mL anti- PD-1 antibody, or antigen binding fragment thereof. The invention further provides methods for treating various cancers with stable formulations of the invention. In some embodiments of the methods of the invention, the formulations are administered to a subject by intravenous or subcutaneous administration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2023
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
    Inventors: Manoj K. Sharma, Wendy Benjamin, Sarita Mittal, Ashwin Basarkar, Chakravarthy Nachu Narasimhan, Ramesh S. Kashi, Mohammed Shameem, Soumendu Bhattacharya, William P. Forrest, Jr., Yogita Krishnamachari
  • Publication number: 20230263887
    Abstract: The invention relates to stable formulations of antibodies against human programmed death receptor PD-1, or antigen binding fragments thereof. In some embodiments the formulations of the invention comprise between 5-200 mg/mL anti-PD-1 antibody, or antigen binding fragment thereof. The invention further provides methods for treating various cancers with stable formulations of the invention. In some embodiments of the methods of the invention, the formulations are administered to a subject by intravenous or subcutaneous administration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2023
    Publication date: August 24, 2023
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
    Inventors: Manoj K. Sharma, Wendy Benjamin, Sarita Mittal, Ashwin Basarkar, Chakravarthy Nachu Narasimhan, Ramesh S. Kashi, Mohammed Shameem, Soumendu Bhattacharya, William P. Forrest, Jr., Yogita Krishnamachari
  • Patent number: 11633476
    Abstract: The invention relates to stable formulations of antibodies against human programmed death receptor PD-1, or antigen binding fragments thereof. In some embodiments the formulations of the invention comprise between 5-200 mg/mL anti-PD-1 antibody, or antigen binding fragment thereof. The invention further provides methods for treating various cancers with stable formulations of the invention. In some embodiments of the methods of the invention, the formulations are administered to a subject by intravenous or subcutaneous administration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
    Inventors: Manoj K. Sharma, Wendy Benjamin, Sarita Mittal, Ashwin Basarkar, Chakravarthy Nachu Narasimhan, Ramesh S. Kashi, Mohammed Shameem, Soumendu Bhattacharya, Yogita Krishnamachari
  • Publication number: 20220378916
    Abstract: The present invention relates to pegylated amino acid compounds of Formula I: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein X, R1, R2, R3A, R3B and n are as defined herein. The present invention also relates to compositions which comprise a pegylated amino acid compound of the invention or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, in combination with a high concentration of an active biological ingredient (ABI). In embodiments of the invention, the ABI is an anti-PD-1 antibody or antigen binding fragment thereof that specifically binds human programmed death receptor 1 (PD-1). The invention further relates to methods for lowering the viscosity of an aqueous solution of a pharmaceutical composition comprising adding a compound of the invention to the solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2022
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
    Inventors: Lin Chu, Nathalie Y. Toussaint, Dong Xiao, Petr Vachal, Ramesh S. Kashi, Annette Bak
  • Publication number: 20210188964
    Abstract: The present invention provides high concentration solution formulations of anti-human interleukin-23 p19 (IL-23p19) antibody huml3B8-b, and their use in treating various disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2020
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Inventors: Ramesh S. KASHI, Aniket BADKAR
  • Publication number: 20200206350
    Abstract: The present invention relates to pegylated amino acid compounds of formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein X, R1, R2, R3A, R3B and n are as defined herein. The present invention also relates to compositions which comprise a pegylated amino acid compound of the invention or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, in combination with a high concentration of an active biological ingredient (ABI). In embodiments of the invention, the ABI is an anti-PD-1 antibody or antigen binding fragment thereof that specifically binds human programmed death receptor 1 (PD-1). The invention further relates to methods for lowering the viscosity of an aqueous solution of a pharmaceutical composition comprising adding a compound of the invention to the solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2018
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Lin Chu, Nathalie Y. Toussaint, Dong Xiao, Petr Vachal, Ramesh S. Kashi, Annette Bak
  • Publication number: 20200147213
    Abstract: The invention relates to stable formulations of antibodies against human programmed death receptor PD-1, or antigen binding fragments thereof. In some embodiments the formulations of the invention comprise between 5-200 mg/mL anti-PD-1 antibody, or antigen binding fragment thereof. The invention further provides methods for treating various cancers with stable formulations of the invention. In some embodiments of the methods of the invention, the formulations are administered to a subject by intravenous or subcutaneous administration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2018
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Manoj K. Sharma, Wendy Benjamin, Sarita Mittal, Ashwin Basarkar, Chakravarthy Nachu Narasimhan, Ramesh S. Kashi, Mohammed Shameem, Soumendu Bhattacharya, William P. Forrest, JR., Yogita Krishnamachari
  • Patent number: 9803010
    Abstract: Crystalline forms of antibodies to human IL-23, such as antibodies to human IL-23p19 , are provided, as well as methods of producing such crystalline forms, and uses of such crystalline forms, e.g. in treatment of inflammatory, autoimmune, and proliferative disorders. In various embodiments, the anti-hulL-23 antibody crystals, such as anti-hulL-23p19 antibody crystals of the present invention are obtainable by batch crystallization methods, vapor diffusion methods, liquid-liquid diffusion methods, and dialysis. In other aspects, the invention relates to suspensions of the crystalline anti-hulL-23 antibodies of the present invention, including those at higher concentrations and lower viscosities than would be possible with a corresponding non-crystalline solution at the same concentration of antibody. In other embodiments, the anti-huiL-23 antibody crystals of the present invention have increased stability, i.e.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Paul Reichert, Winifred W. Prosise, Peter Orth, Chakravarthy Nachu Narasimhan, Ramesh S. Kashi
  • Publication number: 20170216428
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for the prevention and treatment of herpes virus infections. The invention provides antigenic peptides, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising complexes of antigenic peptides and adjuvants that can activate an immune response against herpes viruses. The invention also provides methods of making the antigenic peptides and complexes of antigenic peptides and adjuvants. Methods of use of the pharmaceutical compositions are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2016
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Applicant: Agenus Inc.
    Inventors: Alemseged Truneh, Daniel L. Levey, Annie Xiaoyan Mo, Kenneth P. Leclair, Ramesh S. Kashi, Aston Chuanliang Liu
  • Patent number: 9649383
    Abstract: The invention provides stable liquid formulations for a recombinant biopharmaceutical protein comprising a soluble form of the human p75 TNF receptor fused to an Fe domain of a human immunoglobulin protein (TNFR:Fc). Typically, biopharmaceutical proteins such as monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) and immunoglobulin fusion proteins (e.g., immunoadhesion proteins) are produced by recombinant DNA technology in mammalian cell expression systems. In order to guarantee the reproducible clinical performance of a biopharmaceutical product, manufacturers have to deliver a product of consistent and reproducible quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Ramesh S. Kashi, Shona P. Patel, Sarita Mittal, Ashwin Basarkar, Shuai Shi
  • Publication number: 20150329632
    Abstract: The present invention provides high concentration solution formulations of anti-human interleukin-23 p19 (IL-23p19) antibody hum13B8-b, and their use in treating various disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2013
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Inventors: Ramesh S. KASHI, Aniket BADKAR
  • Publication number: 20150290325
    Abstract: The invention provides stable liquid formulations for a recombinant biopharmaceutical protein comprising a soluble form of the human p75 TNF receptor fused to an Fe domain of a human immunoglobulin protein (TNFR:Fc). Typically, biopharmaceutical proteins such as monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) and immunoglobulin fusion proteins (e.g., immunoadhesion proteins) are produced by recombinant DNA technology in mammalian cell expression systems. In order to guarantee the reproducible clinical performance of a biopharmaceutical product, manufacturers have to deliver a product of consistent and reproducible quality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2013
    Publication date: October 15, 2015
    Applicant: MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP.
    Inventors: Ramesh S. Kashi, Shona P. Patel, Sarita Mittal, Ashwin Basarkar, Shuai Shi
  • Publication number: 20150147337
    Abstract: Crystalline forms of antibodies to human IL-23, such as antibodies to human IL-23p19, are provided, as well as methods of producing such crystalline forms, and uses of such crystalline forms, e.g. in treatment of inflammatory, autoimmune, and proliferative disorders. In various embodiments, the anti-hulL-23 antibody crystals, such as anti-hulL-23p19 antibody crystals of the present invention are obtainable by batch crystallization methods, vapor diffusion methods, liquid-liquid diffusion methods, and dialysis. In other aspects, the invention relates to suspensions of the crystalline anti-hulL-23 antibodies of the present invention, including those at higher concentrations and lower viscosities than would be possible with a corresponding non-crystalline solution at the same concentration of antibody. In other embodiments, the anti-huiL-23 antibody crystals of the present invention have increased stability, i.e.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2013
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Paul Reichert, Winifred W. Prosise, Peter Orth, Chakravarthy Nachu Narasimhan, Ramesh S. Kashi
  • Publication number: 20140105854
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for the prevention and treatment of herpes virus infections. The invention provides antigenic peptides, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising complexes of antigenic peptides and adjuvants that can activate an immune response against herpes viruses. The invention also provides methods of making the antigenic peptides and complexes of antigenic peptides and adjuvants. Methods of use of the pharmaceutical compositions are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: Agenus Inc.
    Inventors: Alemseged Truneh, Daniel L. Levey, Xiaoyan Mo, Kenneth P. Leclair, Ramesh S. Kashi, Chuanliang Liu
  • Patent number: 8541002
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for the prevention and treatment of herpes virus infections. The invention provides antigenic peptides, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising complexes of antigenic peptides and adjuvants that can activate an immune response against herpes viruses. The invention also provides methods of making the antigenic peptides and complexes of antigenic peptides and adjuvants. Methods of use of the pharmaceutical compositions are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignee: Agenus Inc.
    Inventors: Alemseged Truneh, Daniel L. Levey, Xiaoyan Mo, Kenneth P. Leclair, Ramesh S. Kashi, Chuanliang Liu
  • Patent number: 8263748
    Abstract: The present invention provides lyophilized formulations of antibodies, such as antibodies that specifically bind to human interleukin-23 p19 (IL-23p19), or antigen binding fragments thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Schering Corporation
    Inventors: Xuhong Li, Ramesh S. Kashi, Aniket Badkar
  • Publication number: 20110229490
    Abstract: The present invention provides lyophilized formulations of antibodies, such as antibodies that specifically bind to human interleukin-23 p19 (IL-23p19), or antigen binding fragments thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2009
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Applicant: Schering Corporation
    Inventors: Xuhong Li, Ramesh S. Kashi, Aniket Badkar
  • Publication number: 20110059041
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for the prevention and treatment of herpes virus infections. The invention provides antigenic peptides, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising complexes of antigenic peptides and adjuvants that can activate an immune response against herpes viruses. The invention also provides methods of making the antigenic peptides and complexes of antigenic peptides and adjuvants. Methods of use of the pharmaceutical compositions are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2004
    Publication date: March 10, 2011
    Inventors: Alemseged Truneh, Daniel L. Levey, Xiaoyan Mo, Kenneth P. LeClair, Ramesh S. Kashi, Liu Chuanliang