Patents by Inventor Stephanie Staelens

Stephanie Staelens 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: 20240132624
    Abstract: The present invention relates to polypeptides that are capable of binding to a specific epitope on the neonatal Fc receptor (FcRn). In particular, the present invention relates to novel and improved polypeptides comprising immunoglobulin single variable domains (ISVDs), such as heavy-chain single variable domains, that are capable of binding to a specific epitope on FcRn. The invention further relates to constructs, compounds, molecules or chemical entities that comprise at least one of these ISVDs binding to a specific epitope on FcRn. The present invention further relates to methods for producing such polypeptides as well as to uses of such polypeptides for diverse applications, including but not limited to the extension of the half-life in vivo of therapeutic compounds and/or the prevention and/or treatment of a disease and/or disorder, such as but not limited to a proliferative disease, an inflammatory disease, an infectious disease or an autoimmune disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventors: Tom Van Bogaert, Judith Verhelst, Stephanie Staelens, Carlo Boutton, Wilbert De Witte, Thomas Bertrand
  • Patent number: 11952418
    Abstract: The invention provides novel biparatopic LRP5/LRP6 cross-reactive binding polypeptides, and more specifically novel biparatopic LRP5/LRP6 cross-reactive immunoglobulin single variable domain constructs which can inhibit Wnt signaling pathways. The invention also relates to specific sequences of such polypeptides, methods of their production, and methods of using them, including methods of treatment of diseases such as cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
    Inventors: Vittoria Zinzalla, Klaus-Peter Kuenkele, Marie-Ange Buyse, Karen Cromie, Stephanie Staelens, Beatrijs Strubbe
  • Publication number: 20240109965
    Abstract: The present technology provides immunoglobulin single variable domains (ISVDs) binding both the constant domain of a human T cell receptor (TCR) on a T cell and the constant domain of a non-human primate TCR on a T cell. It also relates to polypeptides comprising an ISVD according to the present technology and at least one ISVD capable of binding to an antigen on a target cell. The present technology further provides nucleic acids encoding said ISVDs or polypeptides as well as vectors, hosts and methods to produce these ISVDs or polypeptides. Moreover, the present technology relates to methods for treatment making use of the ISVDs or polypeptides of the present technology.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Applicants: Ablynx N.V., Sanofi
    Inventors: Melissa Dullaers, Katrijn Neyt, Annelies Roobrouck, Stephanie Staelens, Soren Steffensen, Tom Van Belle, Diane Van Hoorick, Judith Verhelst
  • Publication number: 20240092919
    Abstract: The present technology provides T cell recruiting polypeptides that specifically bind to the constant domain of a human and of a non-human primate TCR. The present technology also provides nucleic acids, vectors, and compositions. The polypeptides can be used in methods for treatment of cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2021
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Applicants: AblynX N. V., Sanofi
    Inventors: Katrijn Neyt, Annelies Roobrouck, Stephanie Staelens, Tom VAN BELLE, Judith Verhelst, Diane Van Hoorick
  • Patent number: 11897944
    Abstract: The present invention relates to amino acid sequences that can bind to serum albumin. In particular, the present invention relates to immunoglobulin single variable domains, and in particular heavy-chain immunoglobulin single variable domains, that can bind to serum albumin. The invention also relates to proteins, polypeptides and other constructs, compounds, molecules or chemical entities that comprise at least one of the immunoglobulin single variable domains binding to serum albumin that are described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: Ablynx N.V.
    Inventors: Stephanie Staelens, Soren Steffensen, Erika Morizzo, An Cerdobbel
  • Publication number: 20230242620
    Abstract: This invention provides, and in certain specific but non-limiting aspects relates to: assays that can be used to predict whether a given ISV will be subject to protein interference as described herein and/or give rise to an (aspecific) signal in such an assay (such as for example in an ADA immunoassay).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2023
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Applicants: Ablynx N.V., Sanofi
    Inventors: Judith Baumeister, Marie-Paule Lucienne Armanda Bouche, Carlo Boutton, Marie-Ange Buyse, Veerle Snoeck, Stephanie Staelens, Bruno Dombrecht, Peter Schotte, Cedric Jozef Néotère Ververken, Gerald Beste, Guy Hermans, Soren Steffensen, Alexander Szyroki, Tinneke Denayer
  • Patent number: 11644471
    Abstract: This invention provides, and in certain specific but non-limiting aspects relates to: assays that can be used to predict whether a given ISV will be subject to protein interference as described herein and/or give rise to an (aspecific) signal in such an assay (such as for example in an ADA immunoassay).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignees: Ablynx N.V., Sanofi
    Inventors: Judith Baumeister, Marie-Paule Lucienne Armanda Bouche, Carlo Boutton, Marie-Ange Buyse, Veerle Snoeck, Stephanie Staelens, Bruno Dombrecht, Peter Schotte, Cedric Jozef Neotere Ververken, Gerald Beste, Guy Hermans, Soren Steffensen, Alexander Szyroki, Tinneke Denayer
  • Publication number: 20230060574
    Abstract: The present invention relates to amino acid sequences that can bind to serum albumin. In particular, the present invention relates to immunoglobulin single variable domains, and in particular heavy-chain immunoglobulin single variable domains, that can bind to serum albumin. The invention also relates to proteins, polypeptides and other constructs, compounds, molecules or chemical entities that comprise at least one of the immunoglobulin single variable domains binding to serum albumin that are described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2022
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Applicant: Ablynx N.V.
    Inventors: Stephanie Staelens, Soren Steffensen, Erika Morizzo, An Cerdobbel
  • Publication number: 20230050615
    Abstract: The present invention relates to amino acid sequences that can bind to serum albumin. In particular, the present invention relates to immunoglobulin single variable domains, and in particular heavy-chain immunoglobulin single variable domains, that can bind to serum albumin. The invention also relates to proteins, polypeptides and other constructs, compounds, molecules or chemical entities that comprise at least one of the immunoglobulin single variable domains binding to serum albumin that are described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2022
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Applicant: Ablynx N.V.
    Inventors: Stephanie Staelens, Soren Steffensen, Erika Morizzo, Raf Ponsaerts, Ingrid Ottevaere, An Cerdobbel
  • Publication number: 20220362393
    Abstract: The invention provides novel LRP5-binding polypeptides, and more specifically novel LRP5-binding immunoglobulin single variable domain constructs which can inhibit Wnt signaling pathways. The invention also relates to specific sequences of such polypeptides, methods of their production, and methods of using them, including methods of treatment of diseases such as cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2021
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Inventors: Vittoria ZINZALLA, Klaus-Peter KUENKELE, Marie-Ange BUYSE, Karen CROMIE, Stephanie STAELENS, Beatrijs STRUBBE
  • Patent number: 11466089
    Abstract: The present invention relates to polypeptides directed against or specifically binding to C—X—C Motif chemokine receptor 2 (CXCR2) and in particular to polypeptides capable of modulating signal transduction from CXCR2. The invention also relates to nucleic acids, vectors and host cells capable of expressing the polypeptides of the invention, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the polypeptides and uses of said polypeptides and compositions for treatment of diseases involving aberrant functioning of CXCR2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: Ablynx N.V.
    Inventors: Zarin Brown, Michelle Bradley, Steven John Charlton, Gino Anselmus Van Heeke, Karen Cromie, Bruno Dombrecht, Soren Steffensen, Judith Baumeister, Marie-Paule Bouche, Carlo Boutton, Marie-Ange Buyse, Veerle Snoeck, Stephanie Staelens
  • Publication number: 20220298227
    Abstract: This invention provides, and in certain specific but non-limiting aspects relates to: assays that can be used to predict whether a given ISV will be subject to protein interference as described herein and/or give rise to an (aspecific) signal in such an assay (such as for example in an ADA immunoassay).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2021
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Applicant: Ablynx N.V.
    Inventors: Judith Baumeister, Marie-Paule Lucienne Armanda Bouche, Carlo Boutton, Marie-Ange Buyse, Veerle Snoeck, Stephanie Staelens, Bruno Dombrecht, Peter Schotte, Cedric Jozef Néotère Ververken, Gerald Beste, Guy Hermans, Soren Steffensen, Alexander Szyroki, Tinneke Denayer
  • Patent number: 11414480
    Abstract: The present invention relates to amino acid sequences that can bind to serum albumin. In particular, the present invention relates to immunoglobulin single variable domains, and in particular heavy-chain immunoglobulin single variable domains, that can bind to serum albumin. The invention also relates to proteins, polypeptides and other constructs, compounds, molecules or chemical entities that comprise at least one of the immunoglobulin single variable domains binding to serum albumin that are described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: Ablynx N.V.
    Inventors: Stephanie Staelens, Soren Steffensen, Erika Morizzo, Raf Ponsaerts, Ingrid Ottevaere, An Cerdobbel
  • Patent number: 11414481
    Abstract: The present invention relates to amino acid sequences that can bind to serum albumin. In particular, the present invention relates to immunoglobulin single variable domains, and in particular heavy-chain immunoglobulin single variable domains, that can bind to serum albumin. The invention also relates to proteins, polypeptides and other constructs, compounds, molecules or chemical entities that comprise at least one of the immunoglobulin single variable domains binding to serum albumin that are described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: Ablynx N.V.
    Inventors: Stephanie Staelens, Soren Steffensen, Erika Morizzo, An Cerdobbel
  • Publication number: 20220242958
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to bispecific polypeptides comprising a first and a second immunoglobulin single variable domain (ISV), wherein said first ISV binds to a first target on the surface of a cancer cell with a low affinity and, when bound inhibits a function of said first target, and a said second ISV binds to a second target on the surface of said cell with a high affinity and wherein said first target is different from said second target. The present invention further discloses methods for identifying and making the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2021
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Applicant: Ablynx N.V.
    Inventors: Annelies Roobrouck, Catelijne Stortelers, Peter Vanlandschoot, Stephanie Staelens, Miguel Conde, Hugo Soares, Dominique Schols
  • Publication number: 20220119497
    Abstract: This invention provides, and in certain specific but non-limiting aspects relates to: assays that can be used to predict whether a given ISV will be subject to protein interference as described herein and/or give rise to an (aspecific) signal in such an assay (such as for example in an ADA immunoassay).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2021
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Applicant: Ablynx N.V.
    Inventors: Judith Baumeister, Marie-Paule Lucienne Armanda Bouche, Carlo Boutton, Marie-Ange Buyse, Veerle Snoeck, Stephanie Staelens, Bruno Dombrecht, Peter Schotte, Cedric Jozef Néotère Ververken, Gerald Beste, Guy Hermans, Soren Steffensen, Alexander Szyroki, Tinneke Denayer
  • Publication number: 20210403536
    Abstract: This invention provides, and in certain specific but non-limiting aspects relates to: assays that can be used to predict whether a given ISV will be subject to protein interference as described herein and/or give rise to an (aspecific) signal in such an assay (such as for example in an ADA immunoassay).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2021
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Applicant: Ablynx N.V.
    Inventors: Judith Baumeister, Marie-Paule Lucienne Armanda Bouche, Carlo Boutton, Marie-Ange Buyse, Veerle Snoeck, Stephanie Staelens, Bruno Dombrecht, Peter Schotte, Cedric Jozef Néotère Ververken, Gerald Beste, Guy Hermans, Soren Steffensen, Alexander Szyroki, Tinneke Denayer
  • Publication number: 20210388062
    Abstract: This invention provides, and in certain specific but non-limiting aspects relates to: assays that can be used to predict whether a given ISV will be subject to protein interference as described herein and/or give rise to an (aspecific) signal in such an assay (such as for example in an ADA immunoassay).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2021
    Publication date: December 16, 2021
    Applicant: Ablynx N.V.
    Inventors: Judith Baumeister, Marie-Paule Lucienne Armanda Bouche, Carlo Boutton, Marie-Ange Buyse, Veerle Snoeck, Stephanie Staelens, Bruno Dombrecht, Peter Schotte, Cedric Jozef Néotère Ververken, Gerald Beste, Guy Hermans, Soren Steffensen, Alexander Szyroki, Tinneke Denayer
  • Publication number: 20210388061
    Abstract: This invention provides, and in certain specific but non-limiting aspects relates to: assays that can be used to predict whether a given ISV will be subject to protein interference as described herein and/or give rise to an (aspecific) signal in such an assay (such as for example in an ADA immunoassay).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2021
    Publication date: December 16, 2021
    Applicant: Ablynx N.V.
    Inventors: Judith Baumeister, Marie-Paule Lucienne Armanda Bouche, Carlo Boutton, Marie-Ange Buyse, Veerle Snoeck, Stephanie Staelens, Bruno Dombrecht, Peter Schotte, Cedric Jozef Néotère Ververken, Gerald Beste, Guy Hermans, Soren Steffensen, Alexander Szyroki, Tinneke Denayer
  • Patent number: 11192937
    Abstract: This invention provides, and in certain specific but non-limiting aspects relates to: —assays that can be used to predict whether a given ISV will be subject to protein interference as described herein and/or give rise to an (aspecific) signal in such an assay (such as for example in an ADA immunoassay).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: Ablynx N.V.
    Inventors: Judith Baumeister, Marie-Paule Lucienne Armanda Bouche, Carlo Boutton, Marie-Ange Buyse, Veerle Snoeck, Stephanie Staelens, Bruno Dombrecht, Peter Schotte, Cedric Jozef Neotere Ververken, Gerald Beste, Guy Hermans, Soren Steffensen, Alexander Szyroki, Tinneke Denayer