Patents by Inventor Rebecca Chmielowski

Rebecca Chmielowski 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: 20240115701
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods of separating host cell lipases from a production protein in chromatographic processes and methods of improving polysorbate-80 stability in a production protein formulation by separating host cell lipases from the production protein using chromatographic processes. Also provided herein are compositions comprising antibodies or antigen binding fragments thereof that bind to cytotoxic T lymphocyte associated antigen 4 (CTLA4). In another aspect, such compositions further comprise a reduced level of host cell proteins and/or increased level of polysorbate-80 (PS-80) stability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2020
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Rebecca A. Chmielowski, Francis K. Insaidoo, Justin B. Miller, David J. Roush, Darshini Shah, John P. Welsh
  • Publication number: 20220267369
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods of separating host cell lipases from a production protein in chromatographic processes and methods of improving polysorbate-80 stability in a production protein formulation by separating host cell lipases from the production protein using chromatographic processes. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising less than 1 ppm of a host cell lipase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2019
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Rebecca A. Chmielowski, Francis K. Insaidoo, Justin B. Miller, David J. Roush, Darshini Shah, John P. Welsh
  • Patent number: 10745457
    Abstract: A process for solubilization and refolding of precursor insulin or insulin analogs from inclusion body isolates for use in the production of insulin or insulin analog is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Allison D. Ortigosa, Rebecca A. Chmielowski, Mark C. Sleevi
  • Publication number: 20180244744
    Abstract: A process for solubilization and refolding of precursor insulin or insulin analogs from inclusion body isolates for use in the production of insulin or insulin analog is described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2016
    Publication date: August 30, 2018
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Allison D. Ortigosa, Rebecca A. Chmielowski, Mark C. Sleevi
  • Publication number: 20150307591
    Abstract: Provided are methods of refolding and purifying lipoproteins on a chromatography column. In particular methods of refolding ApoL1 polypeptides using a hydrophobic interaction column (HIC). The present invention provides methods for the purification of an active form of a human lipoprotein, such as ApoL1. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method for renaturing an inclusion body of proteins expressed in a large quantity in E. coli into an active form using a hydrophobic interaction column and removal of impurities, e.g., endotoxins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2013
    Publication date: October 29, 2015
    Applicant: MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP.
    Inventors: Rebecca A. Chmielowski, Collette Cutler, Hong Li, Thomas O. Linden
  • Publication number: 20140288278
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods and processes utilizing multi-modal chromatography as a polishing step to separate heterogeneously charged (basic and acidic) aggregates and other impurities from partially a partially purified bulk product monoclonal antibody product. The resulting chromatographic process provides a scaleable production process that is cost effective and increases the productivity of the purification process over a platform utilizing a combination of anion and cation exchange chromatography to resolve heterogeneous aggregates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2012
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Inventors: Joseph Nti-gyabaah, Sandra Meissner, Rebecca Chmielowski, Janelle Konietzko
  • Patent number: 8674087
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to processes useful in the isolation and purification of enfumafungin, which is classified as a triterpene glycoside antifungal compound and acts as a glucan synthase inhibitor. Enfumafungin has application in the treatment of conditions caused by fungal infection and is also useful as an intermediate in the preparation of other compounds useful as antifungal agents and/or inhibitors of (1,3)-?-D-glucan synthesis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: Scynexis, Inc.
    Inventors: Jennifer M. Pollard, Rebecca A. Chmielowski, Lisa M. Dietrich, Francis P. Gailliot, Kent Goklen
  • Publication number: 20120165513
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to processes useful in the isolation and purification of enfumafungin, which is classified as a triterpene glycoside antifungal compound and acts as a glucan synthase inhibitor. Enfumafungin has application in the treatment of conditions caused by fungal infection and is also useful as an intermediate in the preparation of other compounds useful as antifungal agents and/or inhibitors of (1,3)-?-D-glucan synthesis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2010
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Inventors: Jennifer M. Pollard, Rebecca A. Chmielowski, Lisa M. Dietrich, Francis P. Gailliot, Kent Goklen
  • Publication number: 20110144311
    Abstract: This invention provides a method for purifying a monomeric monoclonal antibody which comprises contacting the sample, wherein the sample comprises the monomeric monoclonal antibody, host cell impurities, dimers, and higher order aggregates, with a Protein A affinity chromatography column; eluting the monomeric monoclonal antibody from the Protein A affinity chromatography column with an elution buffer; and collecting one or more fractions of the monomeric monoclonal antibody to form a Protein A product pool, wherein the product pool comprises less than 5% higher order aggregate, and has a pH from about 3.2 to about 4.5, thereby purifying the monomeric monoclonal antibody from the sample. This invention also provides a method for purifying a monomeric monoclonal antibody which comprises eluting with acetate or citrate, optionally in the presence of amino acids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2009
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Inventors: Rebecca Chmielowski, Erin Green-Trexler, David Roush