Patents by Inventor Yong-Jun Liu

Yong-Jun Liu 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: 20230279092
    Abstract: Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to fusion proteins comprising a Tumor Necrosis Factor ? (TNF?) binding protein and an interleukin-10 (IL-10) molecule, methods of making the fusion proteins, and methods of treating or preventing autoimmune and inflammatory conditions using the fusion proteins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2021
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Inventors: Partha S. CHOWDHURY, Yong-Jun LIU, Shino HANABUCHI, Nazzareno DIMASI
  • Patent number: 10851173
    Abstract: Human antibodies, preferably recombinant human antibodies, both humanized and chimeric, which specifically bind to human OX40 are disclosed. Preferred antibodies have high affinity for OX40 receptor and activate the receptor in vitro and in vivo. The antibody can be a full-length antibody or an antigen-binding portion thereof. The antibodies, or antibody portions, are useful for modulating receptor activity, e.g., in a human subject suffering from a disorder in which OX40 activity is detrimental. Nucleic acids, vectors and host cells for expressing the recombinant human antibodies are provided, and methods of synthesizing the recombinant human antibodies, are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Yong-Jun Liu, Kui Shin Voo, Laura Bover, Naoya Tsurushita, J. Yun Tso, Shankar Kumar
  • Patent number: 10570208
    Abstract: Described herein are methods and compositions for treating autoimmunity and inflammatory conditions without non-specific suppression of the host immune system. In particular, the anti-OX40L antibodies described herein are unique in that they not only inhibit the differentiation of inflammatory T cells but also promote the generation and function of regulatory T cells by inducing IL-10 and inhibiting TNF-? and by reducing aberrant Th2 cell responses. Furthermore, the methods and compositions described herein eliminate or reduce aberrant T follicular helper cell—(Tfh) responses that may contribute to the pathogenicity of autoimmune disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: Baylor Research Institute
    Inventors: Yong-Jun Liu, Sandra Zurawski, SangKon Oh, Shino Hanabuchi, Haruyuki Fujita, Hideki Ueno, Patrick Blanco, Hyemee Joo
  • Publication number: 20190100596
    Abstract: Human antibodies, preferably recombinant human antibodies, both humanized and chimeric, which specifically bind to human OX40 are disclosed. Preferred antibodies have high affinity for OX40 receptor and activate the receptor in vitro and in vivo. The antibody can be a full-length antibody or an antigen-binding portion thereof. The antibodies, or antibody portions, are useful for modulating receptor activity, e.g., in a human subject suffering from a disorder in which OX40 activity is detrimental. Nucleic acids, vectors and host cells for expressing the recombinant human antibodies are provided, and methods of synthesizing the recombinant human antibodies, are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2018
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Applicant: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Yong-Jun LIU, Kui Shin VOO, Laura BOVER, Naoya TSURUSHITA, J. Yun TSO, Shankar KUMAR
  • Publication number: 20190092869
    Abstract: Described herein are methods and compositions for treating autoimmunity and inflammatory conditions without non-specific suppression of the host immune system. In particular, the anti-OX40L antibodies described herein are unique in that they not only inhibit the differentiation of inflammatory T cells but also promote the generation and function of regulatory T cells by inducing IL-10 and inhibiting TNF-? and by reducing aberrant Th2 cell responses. Furthermore, the methods and compositions described herein eliminate or reduce aberrant T follicular helper cell—(Tfh) responses that may contribute to the pathogenicity of autoimmune disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2018
    Publication date: March 28, 2019
    Inventors: Yong-Jun Liu, Sandra Zurawski, SangKon Oh, Shino Hanabuchi, Haruyuki Fujita, Hideki Ueno, Patrick Blanco, Hyemee Joo
  • Patent number: 10196450
    Abstract: Human antibodies, preferably recombinant human antibodies, both humanized and chimeric, which specifically bind to human OX40 are disclosed. Preferred antibodies have high affinity for OX40 receptor and activate the receptor in vitro and in vivo. The antibody can be a full-length antibody or an antigen-binding portion thereof. The antibodies, or antibody portions, are useful for modulating receptor activity, e.g., in a human subject suffering from a disorder in which OX40 activity is detrimental. Nucleic acids, vectors and host cells for expressing the recombinant human antibodies are provided, and methods of synthesizing the recombinant human antibodies, are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Yong-Jun Liu, Kui Shin Voo, Laura Bover, Naoya Tsurushita, J. Yun Tso, Shankar Kumar
  • Patent number: 10167339
    Abstract: Described herein are methods and compositions for treating autoimmunity and inflammatory conditions without non-specific suppression of the host immune system. In particular, the anti-OX40L antibodies described herein are unique in that they not only inhibit the differentiation of inflammatory T cells but also promote the generation and function of regulatory T cells by inducing IL-10 and inhibiting TNF-? and by reducing aberrant Th2 cell responses. Furthermore, the methods and compositions described herein eliminate or reduce aberrant T follicular helper cell—(Tfh) responses that may contribute to the pathogenicity of autoimmune disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Assignee: Baylor Research Institute
    Inventors: Yong-Jun Liu, Sandra Zurawski, SangKon Oh, Shino Hanabuchi, Haruyuki Fujita, Hideki Ueno, Patrick Blanco, Hyemee Joo
  • Publication number: 20170349661
    Abstract: Described herein are methods and compositions for treating autoimmunity and inflammatory conditions without non-specific suppression of the host immune system. In particular, the anti-OX40L antibodies described herein are unique in that they not only inhibit the differentiation of inflammatory T cells but also promote the generation and function of regulatory T cells by inducing IL-10 and inhibiting TNF-? and by reducing aberrant Th2 cell responses. Furthermore, the methods and compositions described herein eliminate or reduce aberrant T follicular helper cell- (Tfh) responses that may contribute to the pathogenicity of autoimmune disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2015
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Inventors: Yong-Jun LIU, Sandra ZURAWSKI, SangKon OH, Shino HANABUCHI, Haruyuki FUJITA, Hideki UENO, Patrick BLANCO, Hyemee JOO
  • Publication number: 20170267773
    Abstract: Human antibodies, preferably recombinant human antibodies, both humanized and chimeric, which specifically bind to human OX40 are disclosed. Preferred antibodies have high affinity for OX40 receptor and activate the receptor in vitro and in vivo. The antibody can be a full-length antibody or an antigen-binding portion thereof. The antibodies, or antibody portions, are useful for modulating receptor activity, e.g., in a human subject suffering from a disorder in which OX40 activity is detrimental. Nucleic acids, vectors and host cells for expressing the recombinant human antibodies are provided, and methods of synthesizing the recombinant human antibodies, are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2017
    Publication date: September 21, 2017
    Applicant: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Yong-Jun LIU, Kui Shin VOO, Laura BOVER, Naoya TSURUSHITA, J. Yun TSO, Shankar KUMAR
  • Patent number: 9695246
    Abstract: Human antibodies, preferably recombinant human antibodies, both humanized and chimeric, which specifically bind to human OX40 are disclosed. Preferred antibodies have high affinity for OX40 receptor and activate the receptor in vitro and in vivo. The antibody can be a full-length antibody or an antigen-binding portion thereof. The antibodies, or antibody portions, are useful for modulating receptor activity, e.g., in a human subject suffering from a disorder in which OX40 activity is detrimental. Nucleic acids, vectors and host cells for expressing the recombinant human antibodies are provided, and methods of synthesizing the recombinant human antibodies, are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Yong-Jun Liu, Kui Shin Voo, Laura Bover, Naoya Tsurushita, J. Yun Tso, Shankar Kumar
  • Patent number: 9527917
    Abstract: Human antibodies, preferably recombinant human antibodies, both humanized and chimeric, which specifically bind to human OX40 are disclosed. Preferred antibodies have high affinity for OX40 receptor and activate the receptor in vitro and in vivo. The antibody can be a full-length antibody or an antigen-binding portion thereof. The antibodies, or antibody portions, are useful for modulating receptor activity, e.g., in a human subject suffering from a disorder in which OX40 activity is detrimental. Nucleic acids, vectors and host cells for expressing the recombinant human antibodies are provided, and methods of synthesizing the recombinant human antibodies, are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Yong-Jun Liu, Kui Shin Voo, Laura Bover, Naoya Tsurushita, J. Yun Tso, Shankar Kumar
  • Patent number: 9422355
    Abstract: Purified genes encoding cytokines from a mammal, reagents related thereto including purified proteins, specific antibodies, and nucleic acids encoding this molecule are provided. Methods of using said reagents and diagnostic kits are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: J. Fernando Bazan, Rene de Waal Malefyt, Yong-Jun Liu, Vassili Soumelis
  • Publication number: 20160068604
    Abstract: Human antibodies, preferably recombinant human antibodies, both humanized and chimeric, which specifically bind to human OX40 are disclosed. Preferred antibodies have high affinity for OX40 receptor and activate the receptor in vitro and in vivo. The antibody can be a full-length antibody or an antigen-binding portion thereof. The antibodies, or antibody portions, are useful for modulating receptor activity, e.g., in a human subject suffering from a disorder in which OX40 activity is detrimental. Nucleic acids, vectors and host cells for expressing the recombinant human antibodies are provided, and methods of synthesizing the recombinant human antibodies, are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Applicant: BOARD OF REGENTS, THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
    Inventors: Yong-Jun LIU, Kui Shin VOO, Laura BOVER, Naoya TSURUSHITA, J. Yun TSO, Shankar KUMAR
  • Publication number: 20150315281
    Abstract: Human antibodies, preferably recombinant human antibodies, both humanized and chimeric, which specifically bind to human OX40 are disclosed. Preferred antibodies have high affinity for OX40 receptor and activate the receptor in vitro and in vivo. The antibody can be a full-length antibody or an antigen-binding portion thereof. The antibodies, or antibody portions, are useful for modulating receptor activity, e.g., in a human subject suffering from a disorder in which OX40 activity is detrimental. Nucleic acids, vectors and host cells for expressing the recombinant human antibodies are provided, and methods of synthesizing the recombinant human antibodies, are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2015
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Applicant: BOARD OF REGENTS, THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
    Inventors: Yong-Jun LIU, Kui Shin VOO, Laura BOVER, Naoya TSURUSHITA, J. Yun TSO, Shankar KUMAR
  • Patent number: 9163085
    Abstract: Human antibodies, preferably recombinant human antibodies, both humanized and chimeric, which specifically bind to human OX40 are disclosed. Preferred antibodies have high affinity for OX40 receptor and activate the receptor in vitro and in vivo. The antibody can be a full-length antibody or an antigen-binding portion thereof. The antibodies, or antibody portions, are useful for modulating receptor activity, e.g., in a human subject suffering from a disorder in which OX40 activity is detrimental. Nucleic acids, vectors and host cells for expressing the recombinant human antibodies are provided, and methods of synthesizing the recombinant human antibodies, are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Assignee: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Yong-Jun Liu, Kui Shin Voo, Laura Bover, Naoya Tsurushita, J. Yun Tso, Shankar Kumar
  • Publication number: 20150264501
    Abstract: The present invention discloses an earphone testing device. An earphone testing device provided by the embodiments of the present invention comprises an fixation base, a standard microphone attached to the fixation base, and a fixation scaffold for attaching and fixing the fixation base and the standard microphone; the fixation base is supported and fixed on the fixation scaffold by several supporting elements; a sealer is located on the position on the fixation base in contact with the outer shell of an earphone, the sealer forms an earphone storage portion for placing the earphone; a sealer is located on the position on the fixation base in contact with the outer shell of the standard microphone, the sealer forms a microphone attachment portion for attaching to the standard microphone; the earphone placed in the earphone storage portion and the standard microphone attached onto the microphone attachment portion are communicated with each other in the fixation base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2013
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventors: Zongbao Hu, Wentuan Zheng, Baohui Song, Yong jun Liu, Yanpeng Zhao
  • Patent number: 9006399
    Abstract: Human antibodies, preferably recombinant human antibodies, both humanized and chimeric, which specifically bind to human OX40 are disclosed. Preferred antibodies have high affinity for OX40 receptor and activate the receptor in vitro and in vivo. The antibody can be a full-length antibody or an antigen-binding portion thereof. The antibodies, or antibody portions, are useful for modulating receptor activity, e.g., in a human subject suffering from a disorder in which OX40 activity is detrimental. Nucleic acids, vectors and host cells for expressing the recombinant human antibodies are provided, and methods of synthesizing the recombinant human antibodies, are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Yong-Jun Liu, Kui Shin Voo, Laura Bover, Naoya Tsurushita, J. Yun Tso, Shankar Kumar
  • Publication number: 20150004178
    Abstract: Anti-human sema4A antibodies useful in treating autoimmune diseases, cancers and other disease are provided herein. Anti-human sema4A antibodies can inhibit T cell proliferation and Th2 differentiation induced by IL-4, anti-CD3, anti-CD28 and recombinant sema4A.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2012
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Applicant: BOARD OF REGENTS, THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
    Inventors: Yong-Jun Liu, Ning Lu, Laura Bover, Naoya Tsurushita, J. Yun Tso, Shankar Kumar
  • Publication number: 20140308276
    Abstract: Human antibodies, preferably recombinant human antibodies, both humanized and chimeric, which specifically bind to human OX40 are disclosed. Preferred antibodies have high affinity for OX40 receptor and activate the receptor in vitro and in vivo. The antibody can be a full-length antibody or an antigen-binding portion thereof. The antibodies, or antibody portions, are useful for modulating receptor activity, e.g., in a human subject suffering from a disorder in which OX40 activity is detrimental. Nucleic acids, vectors and host cells for expressing the recombinant human antibodies are provided, and methods of synthesizing the recombinant human antibodies, are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2012
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Applicant: BOARD OF REGENTS, THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
    Inventors: Yong-Jun Liu, Kui Shin Voo, Laura Bover, Naoya Tsurushita, J. Yun Tso, Shankar Kumar
  • Publication number: 20140093875
    Abstract: Nucleic acids encoding mammalian cytokine receptor, e.g., for cytokine IL-B50, purified proteins and fragments thereof. Antibodies, both polyclonal and monoclonal, are also provided. Methods of using the compositions for both diagnostic and therapeutic utilities are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2013
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Pedro A. Reche-Gallardo, Vassili Soumelis, Yong-Jun Liu, Rene de Waal Malefyt, J. Fernando Bazan, Robert A. Kastelein