Patents by Inventor Victoria L. M. Herrera

Victoria L. M. Herrera 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).

  • Patent number: 11236169
    Abstract: Provided herein are novel compositions comprising anti-DEspR antibodies and fragments thereof derived from 6G8G7 and 7C5B2 anti-DEspR variant antibodies, including fully human, composite engineered human, humanized, monoclonal, and polyclonal anti-DEspR antibodies and fragments thereof, and methods of their use in a variety of therapeutic applications. The compositions comprising the anti-DEspR antibodies and fragments thereof described herein are useful in diagnostic and imaging methods, such as DEspR-targeted molecular imaging of angiogenesis, and for companion diagnostic and/or in vivo non-invasive imaging and/or assessments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Nelson Ruiz-Opazo, Victoria L. M. Herrera, Francis Joseph Carr
  • Publication number: 20210155700
    Abstract: Provided herein are novel compositions comprising anti-DEspR antibodies and fragments thereof, including fully human, composite engineered human, humanized, monoclonal, and polyclonal anto-DEspR antibodies and fragments thereof, and methods of their use in a variety of therapeutic applications. The compositions comprising the anti-DEspR antibodies and fragments thereof described herein are useful in diagnostic and imaging methods, such as DEspR-targeted molecular imaging of angiogenesis, and for companion diagnostic and/or in vivo-non invasive imaging and/or assessments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2021
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Applicant: Trustees of Boston University
    Inventors: Nelson Ruiz-Opazo, Victoria L.M. Herrera
  • Publication number: 20210121549
    Abstract: Described herein are methods and compositions relating to methods of inhibiting neutrophils, e.g., inhibiting NET release or NETosis, by means of a DEspR inhibitor, e.g., an anti-DEspR antibody reagent. In some embodiments, the methods can relate to the treatment of a disease, e.g., cancer or a disease wherein neutrophils; NETs; or NETosing or NETting neutrophils contribute to pathogenesis, chronicity, or worsening of disease. In some embodiments, the DEspR inhibitor can be a bi-specific reagent or an antibody-drug conjugate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2020
    Publication date: April 29, 2021
    Applicant: TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Nelson RUIZ-OPAZO, Victoria L.M. HERRERA
  • Patent number: 10934358
    Abstract: Provided herein are novel compositions comprising anti-DEspR antibodies and fragments thereof, including fully human, composite engineered human, humanized, monoclonal, and polyclonal anto-DEspR antibodies and fragments thereof, and methods of their use in a variety of therapeutic applications. The compositions comprising the anti-DEspR antibodies and fragments thereof described herein are useful in diagnostic and imaging methods, such as DEspR-targeted molecular imaging of angiogenesis, and for companion diagnostic and/or in vivo-non invasive imaging and/or assessments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Nelson Ruiz-Opazo, Victoria L. M. Herrera
  • Patent number: 10849966
    Abstract: Described herein are methods and compositions relating to methods of inhibiting neutrophils, e.g., inhibiting NET release or NETosis, by means of a DEspR inhibitor, e.g., an anti-DEspR antibody reagent. In some embodiments, the methods can relate to the treatment of a disease, e.g., cancer or a disease wherein neutrophils; NETs; or NETosing or NETting neutrophils contribute to pathogenesis, chronicity, or worsening of disease. In some embodiments, the DEspR inhibitor can be a bi-specific reagent or an antibody-drug conjugate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Nelson Ruiz-Opazo, Victoria L. M. Herrera
  • Patent number: 10568970
    Abstract: Provided herein are theranostic compositions comprising a Janus nanoparticle-coated microbubble that are useful for imaging (e.g., MRI, or ultrasound) and for delivering a therapeutic or bioactive agent (e.g., nucleic acid(s), drugs, etc), among other uses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Joyce Y. Wong, Ragnhild D. Whitaker, Nelson Ruiz-Opazo, Victoria L. M. Herrera
  • Publication number: 20190153106
    Abstract: Provided herein are novel compositions comprising anti-DEspR antibodies and fragments thereof derived from 6G8G7 and 7C5B2 anti-DEspR variant antibodies, including fully human, composite engineered human, humanized, monoclonal, and polyclonal anti-DEspR antibodies and fragments thereof, and methods of their use in a variety of therapeutic applications. The compositions comprising the anti-DEspR antibodies and fragments thereof described herein are useful in diagnostic and imaging methods, such as DEspR-targeted molecular imaging of angiogenesis, and for companion diagnostic and/or in vivo non-invasive imaging and/or assessments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2019
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Applicant: TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Nelson Ruiz-Opazo, Victoria L.M. Herrera, Francis Joseph Carr
  • Publication number: 20190092865
    Abstract: Provided herein are novel compositions comprising anti-DEspR antibodies and fragments thereof, including fully human, composite engineered human, humanized, monoclonal, and polyclonal anto-DEspR antibodies and fragments thereof, and methods of their use in a variety of therapeutic applications. The compositions comprising the anti-DEspR antibodies and fragments thereof described herein are useful in diagnostic and imaging methods, such as DEspR-targeted molecular imaging of angiogenesis, and for companion diagnostic and/or in vivo-non invasive imaging and/or assessments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2018
    Publication date: March 28, 2019
    Applicant: Trustees of Boston University
    Inventors: Nelson Ruiz-Opazo, Victoria L.M. Herrera
  • Publication number: 20190083595
    Abstract: Described herein are methods and compositions relating to methods of inhibiting neutrophils, e.g., inhibiting NET release or NETosis, by means of a DEspR inhibitor, e.g., an anti-DEspR antibody reagent. In some embodiments, the methods can relate to the treatment of a disease, e.g., cancer or a disease wherein neutrophils; NETs; or NETosing or NETting neutrophils contribute to pathogenesis, chronicity, or worsening of disease. In some embodiments, the DEspR inhibitor can be a bi-specific reagent or an antibody-drug conjugate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Applicant: TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Nelson Ruiz-Opazo, Victoria L.M. Herrera
  • Patent number: 10202457
    Abstract: Provided herein are novel compositions comprising anti-DEspR antibodies and fragments thereof derived from 6G8G7 and 7C5B2 anti-DEspR variant antibodies, including fully human, composite engineered human, humanized, monoclonal, and polyclonal anti-DEspR antibodies and fragments thereof, and methods of their use in a variety of therapeutic applications. The compositions comprising the anti-DEspR antibodies and fragments thereof described herein are useful in diagnostic and imaging methods, such as DEspR-targeted molecular imaging of angiogenesis, and for companion diagnostic and/or in vivo non-invasive imaging and/or assessments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2019
    Assignee: TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Nelson Ruiz-Opazo, Victoria L. M. Herrera, Francis Joseph Carr
  • Patent number: 10040856
    Abstract: Provided herein are novel compositions comprising anti-DEspR antibodies and fragments thereof, including fully human, composite engineered human, humanized, monoclonal, and polyclonal anto-DEspR antibodies and fragments thereof, and methods of their use in a variety of therapeutic applications. The compositions comprising the anti-DEspR antibodies and fragments thereof described herein are useful in diagnostic and imaging methods, such as DEspR-targeted molecular imaging of angiogenesis, and for companion diagnostic and/or in vivo-non invasive imaging and/or assessments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2018
    Assignee: TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Nelson Ruiz-Opazo, Victoria L. M. Herrera
  • Publication number: 20180028683
    Abstract: Provided herein are theranostic compositions comprising a Janus nanoparticle-coated microbubble that are useful for imaging (e.g., MRI, or ultrasound) and for delivering a therapeutic or bioactive agent (e.g., nucleic acid(s), drugs, etc), among other uses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2016
    Publication date: February 1, 2018
    Applicant: TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Joyce Y. Wong, Ragnhild D. Whitaker, Nelson Ruiz-Opazo, Victoria L.M. Herrera
  • Publication number: 20170058036
    Abstract: Provided herein are novel compositions comprising anti-DEspR antibodies and fragments thereof derived from 6G8G7 and 7C5B2 anti-DEspR variant antibodies, including fully human, composite engineered human, humanized, monoclonal, and polyclonal anti-DEspR antibodies and fragments thereof, and methods of their use in a variety of therapeutic applications. The compositions comprising the anti-DEspR antibodies and fragments thereof described herein are useful in diagnostic and imaging methods, such as DEspR-targeted molecular imaging of angiogenesis, and for companion diagnostic and/or in vivo non-invasive imaging and/or assessments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2016
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Applicant: Trustees of Boston University
    Inventors: Nelson Ruiz-Opazo, Victoria L.M. Herrera
  • Publication number: 20160108124
    Abstract: Provided herein are novel compositions comprising anti-DEspR antibodies and fragments thereof, including fully human, composite engineered human, humanized, monoclonal, and polyclonal anto-DEspR antibodies and fragments thereof, and methods of their use in a variety of therapeutic applications. The compositions comprising the anti-DEspR antibodies and fragments thereof described herein are useful in diagnostic and imaging methods, such as DEspR-targeted molecular imaging of angiogenesis, and for companion diagnostic and/or in vivo-non invasive imaging and/or assessments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2015
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Inventors: Nelson Ruiz-Opazo, Victoria L.M. Herrera
  • Patent number: 8956609
    Abstract: The present application is directed to the identification of mutations and/or polymorphisms in the Dual Endothelin-1/Angiotensin II Receptor (Dear) that indicate susceptibility to, or show current affliction with, hypertension. Additionally, the present invention discloses methods for the modulation of angiogenesis via the regulation of Dear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: Trustees of Boston University
    Inventors: Victoria L. M. Herrera, Nelson Ruiz-Opazo
  • Publication number: 20140186344
    Abstract: The present application is directed to the identification of mutations and/or polymorphisms in the Dual Endothelin-1/Angiotensin II Receptor (Dear) that indicate susceptibility to, or show current affliction with, hypertension. Additionally, the present invention discloses methods for the modulation of angiogenesis via the regulation of Dear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2014
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Victoria L.M. HERRERA, Nelson RUIZ-OPAZO
  • Publication number: 20130177500
    Abstract: Provided herein are novel compositions comprising anti-DEspR antibodies and fragments thereof, including fully human, composite engineered human, humanized, monoclonal, and polyclonal anto-DEspR antibodies and fragments thereof, and methods of their use in a variety of therapeutic applications. The compositions comprising the anti-DEspR antibodies and fragments thereof described herein are useful in diagnostic and imaging methods, such as DEspR-targeted molecular imaging of angiogenesis, and for companion diagnostic and/or in vivo-non invasive imaging and/or assessments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2011
    Publication date: July 11, 2013
    Applicant: Trustee of Boston University
    Inventors: Nelson Ruiz-Opaz, Victoria L.M. Herrera
  • Publication number: 20130022551
    Abstract: Provided herein are novel compositions comprising DEspR-specific antagonists and agonists, and methods of their use in a variety of therapeutic applications. The compositions comprising the DEspR-specific anatgonists and agonists described herein are useful in therapeutic, diagnostic and imaging methods, such as DEspR-targeted molecular imaging of angiogenesis, and for companion diagnostic and/or in vivo-non invasive imaging and/or assessments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2012
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Applicant: TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Nelson Ruiz-Opazo, Victoria L.M. Herrera
  • Publication number: 20110142821
    Abstract: The present application is directed to the identification of mutations and/or polymorphisms in the Dual Endothelin-1/Angiotensin II Receptor (Dear) that indicate susceptibility to, or show current affliction with, hypertension. Additionally, the present invention discloses methods for the modulation of angiogenesis via the regulation of Dear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2011
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Applicant: TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Victoria L.M. HERRERA, Nelson RUIZ-OPAZO
  • Patent number: 7919093
    Abstract: The present application is directed to the identification of mutations and/or polymorphisms in the Dual Endothelin-1/Angiotensin II Receptor (Dear) that indicate susceptibility to, or show current affliction with, hypertension. Additionally, the present invention discloses methods for the modulation of angiogenesis via the regulation of Dear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Assignee: Trustees of Boston University
    Inventors: Victoria L. M. Herrera, Nelson Ruiz-Opazo