Patents by Inventor Stefaan De Koker

Stefaan De Koker 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: 20240050574
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the field of ionizable (also termed cationic) lipids, and in particular provides a novel type of such lipids as represented by formula (I). The present invention further provides methods for making such lipids as well as uses thereof, in particular in the preparation of nanoparticle compositions, more in particular nanoparticle compositions comprising nucleic acids. It further provides vaccine formulations comprising nanoparticle compositions based on the ionizable lipids disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2021
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Applicants: eTheRNA immunotherapies NV, Universiteit Gent
    Inventors: Stefaan DE KOKER, Bruno DE GEEST, Chen YONG
  • Publication number: 20240016738
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of lipid nanoparticles (LNP); more specifically comprising an ionisable lipid, a phospholipid, a sterol, a PEG lipid and one or more nucleic acids. The LNP's of the present invention are characterized in having a minimal average diameter of about 140 nm, thereby inducing a more potent immune response. The present invention provides use of the LNPs for immunogenic delivery of nucleic acid molecules, specifically mRNA; thereby making them highly suitable for use in vaccines, such as for the treatment of cancer or infectious diseases. Finally, methods are provided for preparing such LNP's.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2023
    Publication date: January 18, 2024
    Applicants: ETHERNA IMMUNOTHERAPIES NV, Vrije Universiteit Brussel
    Inventors: Stefaan DE KOKER, Sanne BEVERS, Peter TOMME
  • Patent number: 11684577
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of lipid nanoparticles (LPN); more specifically comprising an ionisable lipid, a phospholipid, a sterol, a PEG lipid and one or more nucleic acids. The LNP's of the present invention are characterized in having a minimal average diameter of about 140 nm, thereby inducing a more potent immune response. The present invention provides use of the LNPs for immunogenic delivery of nucleic acid molecules, specifically mRNA; thereby making them highly suitable for use in vaccines, such as for the treatment of cancer or infectious diseases. Finally, methods are provided for preparing such LNP's.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignees: ETHERNA IMMUNOTHERAPIES NV, Vrije Unversiteit Brussel
    Inventors: Stefaan De Koker, Sanne Bevers, Peter Tomme
  • Publication number: 20230067722
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of lipid nanoparticles (LNP); more specifically comprising an ionizable lipid, a phospholipid, a sterol, a PEG lipid and one or more nucleic acids. The LNP's of the present invention are characterized in comprising less than about 1 mol % of a C18-PEG2000 lipid. The present invention provides use of the LNP's for immunogenic delivery of nucleic acid molecules, specifically mRNA; thereby making them highly suitable for use in vaccines, such as for the treatment of cancer or infectious diseases. Finally, methods are provided for preparing such LNP's.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2021
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Inventors: Stefaan DE KOKER, Sanne BEVERS, Raymond Michael SCHIFFELERS, Sander Alexander Antonius KOOIJMANS
  • Publication number: 20220362360
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of mRNA formulations, and in particular provides a combination of one or more mRNA molecules encoding the functional immunostimulatory proteins CD40L, CD70 and caTLR4; and one or more mRNA molecules encoding an antigen. The combinations of the present invention are in particular characterized in that the mRNA molecules comprise a 5? CAP-1 structure and may further contain one or more modified nucleosides, such as pseudouridines. The present invention also provides compositions comprising said combinations and uses thereof, in particular in vaccination, and treatment of cell proliferative disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2020
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Inventors: Stefaan De Koker, Sanne Bevers, Peter Tomme
  • Publication number: 20220143161
    Abstract: The present invention in general relates to a combination of mRNA molecules encoding functional immunostimulatory proteins and a CTLA4 pathway inhibitor. In particular, it relates to a combination of one or more mRNA molecules encoding at least one functional immunostimulatory protein selected from the list comprising: CD40L, CD70 and caTLR4; and a CTLA4 pathway inhibitor, optionally also in the form of an mRNA molecule. The present invention further relates to vaccines comprising such combination, as well as uses of the combinations and vaccine of the present invention in human or veterinary medicine, in particular in the prevention and/or treatment of cell proliferative disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2020
    Publication date: May 12, 2022
    Inventors: Stefaan De Koker, Lukasz Bialkowski
  • Publication number: 20210386843
    Abstract: The present invention in general relates to a combination of mRNA molecules encoding functional immunostimulatory proteins and a PD-1 pathway inhibitor. In particular, it relates to a combination of one or more mRNA molecules encoding at least one functional immunostimulatory protein selected from the list comprising: CD40L, CD70 and caTLR4; and a PD-1 pathway inhibitor, optionally also in the form of an mRNA molecule. The present invention further relates to vaccines comprising such combination, as well as uses of the combinations and vaccine of the present invention in human or veterinary medicine, in particular in the prevention and/or treatment of cell proliferative disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2020
    Publication date: December 16, 2021
    Inventors: Stefaan De Koker, Lukasz Bialkowski
  • Publication number: 20210121522
    Abstract: The invention relates to the field of immuno-oncology. More in particular, it relates to applying the mixed-lineage kinase domain-like protein (MLKL) or variants thereof in immunotherapeutic treatment of cancer. The MLKL or variant thereof is inducing an adaptive immune response to cancer cells leading to treatment of primary tumors and preventing development of secondary tumor or tumor metastasis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2018
    Publication date: April 29, 2021
    Inventors: Xavier Saelens, Lien Van Hoecke, Stefaan De Koker, Johan Grooten
  • Publication number: 20200345641
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of lipid nanoparticles more specifically comprising an ionisable lipid, a phospholipid, a sterol, a PEG lipid and one or more nucleic acids. The LNP's of the present invention are characterized in having a minimal average diameter of about 140 nm, thereby inducing a more potent immune response. The present invention provides use of the LNPs for immunogenic delivery of nucleic acid molecules, specifically mRNA; thereby making them highly suitable for use in vaccines, such as for the treatment of cancer or infectious diseases. Finally, methods are provided for preparing such LNP's.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2019
    Publication date: November 5, 2020
    Applicant: ETHERNA IMMUNOTHERAPIES NV
    Inventors: Stefaan DE KOKER, Sanne BEVERS, Peter TOMME
  • Publication number: 20130149357
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a composition comprising a polyelectrolyte complex and a polyol, characterised in that said polyol is in amorphous form. Optionally, the composition further comprises one or more drugs, wherein each drug has a molecular weight of at least 1000 Dalton. Said compositions are obtainable by spray-drying. The compositions may be prepared in particle form and as a suspension of particles. Pharmaceutical compositions are also provided for use in extracellular drug delivery. Pharmaceutical compositions are also provided that exhibit a controlled dual drug release.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2011
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Inventors: Jean Paul Remon, Bruno De Geest, Stefaan De Koker, Johan Grooten, Chris Vervaet