Patents by Inventor Ronald Herbst

Ronald Herbst 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: 20180318416
    Abstract: This disclosure provides IL-21 binding molecules, e.g., anti-IL-21 antibodies and antigen-binding fragments thereof. In certain aspects the anti-IL-21 antibodies and fragments thereof can be hybridoma-derived murine monoclonal antibodies, and humanized versions thereof. In certain aspects the binding molecules, e.g., anti-IL-21 antibodies and antigen-binding fragments thereof provided herein inhibit, suppress, or antagonize IL-21 activity. In addition, this disclosure provides compositions and methods for diagnosing and treating diseases or disorders, e.g., inflammatory, immune-mediated, or autoimmune diseases or disorders associated with IL-21-mediated signal transduction. In a particular embodiment, the disclosure provides methods for treating or preventing Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) using IL-21 binding molecules, e.g., anti-IL-21 antibodies and antigen-binding fragments thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2018
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Applicant: Boston Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Catherine Ettinger, Jodi Karnell, Melissa Damschroder, Partha Chowdhury, Xiaodong Xiao, Ping Tsui, Reena Varkey, Stacey Drabic, Laura Carter, Ronald Herbst, Qun Du, Brian Michael Naiman
  • Publication number: 20180312572
    Abstract: The present invention provides Tenascin-3 Fnlll domain-based scaffolds that specifically bind to CD40L. The invention further provides engineered variants with increased affinity for the target. The present invention is also related to engineered scaffolds as prophylactic, diagnostic, or therapeutic agents, in particular for therapeutic uses against SLE and other autoimmune diseases and conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2018
    Publication date: November 1, 2018
    Inventors: Anthony Coyle, Manual Baca, Thomas Thisted, Stacey Drabic, Luba Grinberg, Shabazz Novarra, Vaheh Oganesyan, Ronald Herbst, David Kenneth Spencer
  • Publication number: 20180273621
    Abstract: The present invention provides chimeric and humanized versions of anti-CD19 mouse monoclonal antibodies. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions, immunotherapeutic compositions, and methods using therapeutic antibodies that bind to the human CD19 antigen and that may mediate ADCC, CDC, and/or apoptosis for the treatment of B cell diseases and disorders, such as, but not limited to, B cell malignancies, for the treatment and prevention of autoimmune disease, and for the treatment and prevention of graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), humoral rejection, and post-transplantation lymphoproliferative disorder in human transplant recipients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventors: Melissa Damschroder, Peter Kiener, Herren Wu, William Dall'Acqua, Ronald Herbst, Anthony Coyle
  • Publication number: 20180215818
    Abstract: The disclosure is directed to methods and uses of antibodies or antigen-binding fragments thereof against Angiopoietin-2 (Ang-2). Specifically, the disclosure is direct to the use of anti-Ang2 antibodies or antigen-binding fragments thereof for treating ischemia. The methods disclosed are useful for reducing microvascular permeability, increasing microvascular perfusion, reducing inflammation in a tissue, and treating or ameliorating diseases associated with ischemia and/or reperfusion injury. The disclosed methods are also useful for protecting solid organ transplant tissue and treating or preventing chronic tissue transplant rejection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2017
    Publication date: August 2, 2018
    Inventors: Kari Alitalo, Simo Syrjala, Karl Lemstrom, Ching Ching Leow, Ronald Herbst, Jane Connor
  • Patent number: 10022443
    Abstract: This disclosure provides IL-21 binding molecules, e.g., anti-IL-21 antibodies and antigen-binding fragments thereof. In certain aspects the anti-IL-21 antibodies and fragments thereof can be hybridoma-derived murine monoclonal antibodies, and humanized versions thereof. In certain aspects the binding molecules, e.g., anti-IL-21 antibodies and antigen-binding fragments thereof provided herein inhibit, suppress, or antagonize IL-21 activity. In addition, this disclosure provides compositions and methods for diagnosing and treating diseases or disorders, e.g., inflammatory, immune-mediated, or autoimmune diseases or disorders associated with IL-21-mediated signal transduction. In a particular embodiment, the disclosure provides methods for treating or preventing Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) using IL-21 binding molecules, e.g., anti-IL-21 antibodies and antigen-binding fragments thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: Boston Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Catherine Ettinger, Jodi Karnell, Melissa Damschroder, Partha Chowdhury, Xiaodong Xiao, Ping Tsui, Reena Varkey, Stacey Drabic, Laura Carter, Ronald Herbst, Qun Du, Brian Michael Naiman
  • Patent number: 10000553
    Abstract: The present invention provides Tenascin-3 FnIII domain-based scaffolds that specifically bind to CD40L. The invention further provides engineered variants with increased affinity for the target. The present invention is also related to engineered scaffolds as prophylactic, diagnostic, or therapeutic agents, in particular for therapeutic uses against SLE and other autoimmune diseases and conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Assignee: Viela Bio, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony Coyle, Manuel Baca, Thomas Thisted, Stacey Drabic, Luba Grinberg, Shabazz Novarra, Vaheh Oganesyan, Ronald Herbst, David Kenneth Spencer
  • Patent number: 9896505
    Abstract: The present invention provides chimeric and humanized versions of anti-CD19 mouse monoclonal antibodies. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions, immunotherapeutic compositions, and methods using therapeutic antibodies that bind to the human CD19 antigen and that may mediate ADCC, CDC, and/or apoptosis for the treatment of B cell diseases and disorders, such as, but not limited to, B cell malignancies, for the treatment and prevention of autoimmune disease, and for the treatment and prevention of graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), humoral rejection, and post-transplantation lymphoproliferative disorder in human transplant recipients.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: MedImmune, LLC
    Inventors: Melissa Damschroder, Peter Kiener, Herren Wu, William Dall'Acqua, Ronald Herbst, Anthony Coyle
  • Publication number: 20170327588
    Abstract: Provided herein is a CD40L-Fc fusion protein and methods of using the fusion protein in the treatment of cancer comprising administering the CD40L-Fc fusion protein or the CD40L-Fc fusion protein in combination with one or more immune checkpoint inhibitors (e.g., an anti-CTLA4 antibody, anti-PD-L1 antibody).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2017
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Inventors: Manuel Baca, Stacey Drabic, Peter Emtage, Ronald Herbst
  • Publication number: 20170173149
    Abstract: This disclosure provides IL-21 binding molecules, e.g., anti-IL-21 antibodies and antigen-binding fragments thereof. In certain aspects the anti-IL-21 antibodies and fragments thereof can be hybridoma-derived murine monoclonal antibodies, and humanized versions thereof. In certain aspects the binding molecules, e.g., anti-IL-21 antibodies and antigen-binding fragments thereof provided herein inhibit, suppress, or antagonize IL-21 activity. In addition, this disclosure provides compositions and methods for diagnosing and treating diseases or disorders, e.g., inflammatory, immune-mediated, or autoimmune diseases or disorders associated with IL-21-mediated signal transduction. In a particular embodiment, the disclosure provides methods for treating or preventing Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) using IL-21 binding molecules, e.g., anti-IL-21 antibodies and antigen-binding fragments thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2015
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: Catherine Ettinger, Jodi Karnell, Melissa Damschroder, Partha Chowdhury, Xiaodong Xiao, Ping Tsui, Reena Varkey, Stacey Drabic, Laura Carter, Ronald Herbst, Qun Du, Brian Michael Naiman
  • Publication number: 20160222099
    Abstract: The disclosure is directed to methods and uses of antibodies or antigen-binding fragments thereof against Angiopoietin-2 (Ang-2). Specifically, the disclosure is direct to the use of anti-Ang2 antibodies or antigen-binding fragments thereof for treating ischemia. The methods disclosed are useful for reducing microvascular permeability, increasing microvascular perfusion, reducing inflammation in a tissue, and treating or ameliorating diseases associated with ischemia and/or reperfusion injury. The disclosed methods are also useful for protecting solid organ transplant tissue and treating or preventing chronic tissue transplant rejection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2016
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Inventors: KARI ALITALO, SIMO SYRJALA, KARL LEMSTROM, CHING CHING LEOW, RONALD HERBST, JANE CONNOR
  • Publication number: 20160145335
    Abstract: The present invention provides chimeric and humanized versions of anti-CD19 mouse monoclonal antibodies. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions, immunotherapeutic compositions, and methods using therapeutic antibodies that bind to the human CD19 antigen and that may mediate ADCC, CDC, and/or apoptosis for the treatment of B cell diseases and disorders, such as, but not limited to, B cell malignancies, for the treatment and prevention of autoimmune disease, and for the treatment and prevention of graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), humoral rejection, and post-transplantation lymphoproliferative disorder in human transplant recipients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2014
    Publication date: May 26, 2016
    Inventors: Melissa Damschroder, Peter Kiener, Herren Wu, William Dall'Acqua, Ronald Herbst, Anthony Coyle
  • Publication number: 20150098955
    Abstract: The present invention provides Tenascin-3 FnIII domain-based scaffolds that specifically bind to CD40L. The invention further provides engineered variants with increased affinity for the target. The present invention is also related to engineered scaffolds as prophylactic, diagnostic, or therapeutic agents, in particular for therapeutic uses against SLE and other autoimmune diseases and conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2012
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventors: Anthony Coyle, Manuel Baca, Thomas Thisted, Stacey Drabic, Luba Grinberg, Shabazz Novarra, Vaheh Oganesyan, Ronald Herbst, David Kenneth Spencer
  • Publication number: 20150044168
    Abstract: The present invention provides for the treatment of multiple sclerosis through the use of chimeric and humanized versions of anti-CD19 antibodies that may mediate ADCC, CDC, and/or apoptosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Inventors: Ronald Herbst, Volker Armin Knappertz, Laura Lee Carter, Yue Wang
  • Publication number: 20150044227
    Abstract: The disclosure is directed to methods and uses of antibodies or antigen-binding fragments thereof against Angiopoietin-2 (Ang-2). Specifically, the disclosure is direct to the use of anti-Ang2 antibodies or antigen-binding fragments thereof for treating ischemia. The methods disclosed are useful for reducing microvascular permeability, increasing microvascular perfusion, reducing inflammation in a tissue, and treating or ameliorating diseases associated with ischemia and/or reperfusion injury. The disclosed methods are also useful for protecting solid organ transplant tissue and treating or preventing chronic tissue transplant rejection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2013
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Inventors: Kari Alitalo, Simo Syrjala, Karl Lemstrom, Ching Ching Leow, Ronald Herbst, Jane Connor
  • Patent number: 8883992
    Abstract: Isolated nucleic acids encoding anti-CD19 mouse monoclonal antibodies are described herein. Also described are expression vectors, host cells and a method of producing anti-CD19 antibodies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Medimmune, LLC
    Inventors: Melissa Damschroder, Peter Kiener, Herren Wu, William Dall'Acqua, Ronald Herbst, Anthony Coyle
  • Publication number: 20130330328
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods for treating B cell lymphomas using a combination of anti-CD19 and anti-CD20 antibodies. Such methods provide therapeutic advantages over single antibody therapies, including prolonged anti-tumor activity and/or reduced dosages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2011
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Applicant: Medimmune, LLC
    Inventors: Ronald Herbst, Elizabeth K. Ward, Kathleen Phillips McKeever
  • Patent number: 8323653
    Abstract: The present invention provides chimeric and humanized versions of anti-CD19 mouse monoclonal antibodies. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions, immunotherapeutic compositions, and methods using therapeutic antibodies that bind to the human CD19 antigen and that may mediate ADCC, CDC, and/or apoptosis for the treatment of B cell diseases and disorders, such as, but not limited to, B cell malignancies, for the treatment and prevention of autoimmune disease, and for the treatment and prevention of graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), humoral rejection, and post-transplantation lymphoproliferative disorder in human transplant recipients.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: MedImmune, LLC
    Inventors: Melissa Damschroder, Peter Kiener, Herren Wu, William Dall'Acqua, Ronald Herbst, Anthony Coyle
  • Patent number: 7608643
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of Formula I or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or solvates thereof: The present invention provides compositions comprising these compounds that are useful for treating cellular proliferative diseases or disorders associated with KSP kinesin activity and for inhibiting KSP kinesin activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Assignee: Schering Corporation
    Inventors: Ronald J. Doll, Ronald Herbst, Wolfgang Seghezzi, Emma M. Lees, William F. Estacio
  • Publication number: 20080138336
    Abstract: The present invention provides chimeric and humanized versions of anti-CD19 mouse monoclonal antibodies. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions, immunotherapeutic compositions, and methods using therapeutic antibodies that bind to the human CD19 antigen and that may mediate ADCC, CDC, and/or apoptosis for the treatment of B cell diseases and disorders, such as, but not limited to, B cell malignancies, for the treatment and prevention of autoimmune disease, and for the treatment and prevention of graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), humoral rejection, and post-transplantation lymphoproliferative disorder in human transplant recipients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2007
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Applicant: Medlmmune, Inc.
    Inventors: Melissa Damschroder, Peter Kiener, Herren Wu, William Dall'Acqua, Ronald Herbst, Anthony Coyle
  • Publication number: 20060258699
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of Formula I or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or solvates thereof: The present invention provides compositions comprising these compounds that are useful for treating cellular proliferative diseases or disorders associated with KSP kinesin activity and for inhibiting KSP kinesin activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2006
    Publication date: November 16, 2006
    Inventors: Ronald Doll, Ronald Herbst, Wolfgang Seghezzi, Emma Lees, William Estacio