Patents by Inventor Zhongyu Zhu

Zhongyu Zhu 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: 10758613
    Abstract: The present invention provides, inter alia, methods for treating or ameliorating the effects of a disease, such as cancer, in a subject. The methods include: administering to a subject in need thereof (a) a therapeutically effective amount of an agent selected from an anti-metabolite agent or analog thereof and combinations thereof; and (b) a therapeutically effective amount of a monoclonal antibody or antigen binding fragment thereof, wherein the monoclonal antibody contains: (i) a heavy chain variable region (VH), which includes an amino acid sequence selected from SEQ ID NO:1, SEQ ID NO:3, SEQ ID NO:5, and SEQ ID NO:7; and (ii) a light chain variable region (VL), which includes an amino acid sequence selected from SEQ ID NO:2, SEQ ID NO:4, SEQ ID NO:6, and SEQ ID NO:8. Compositions, including pharmaceutical compositions, and kits for treating diseases, such as cancer, are also provided herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignees: THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AS REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES NATIONAL INTSTITUTES OF HEALTH, BIOMED VALLEY DISCOVERIES, INC.
    Inventors: Saurabh Saha, Xiaoyan M. Zhang, Dimiter Dimitrov, Zhongyu Zhu, Brad St. Croix, Enrique Zudaire
  • Patent number: 10758526
    Abstract: The present invention provides, inter alia, methods for treating or ameliorating the effects of a disease, such as cancer in a subject. The methods include: administering to a subject in need thereof (a) a therapeutically effective amount of a molecularly targeted agent; and (b) a therapeutically effective amount of a monoclonal antibody or antigen binding fragment thereof, wherein the monoclonal antibody contains: (i) a heavy chain variable region (VH), which includes an amino acid sequence selected from SEQ ID NO:1, SEQ ID NO:3, SEQ ID NO:5, and SEQ ID NO:7; and (ii) a light chain variable region (VL), which includes an amino acid sequence selected from SEQ ID NO:2, SEQ ID NO:4, SEQ ID NO:6, and SEQ ID NO:8. Compositions, including pharmaceutical compositions, and kits for treating diseases, such as cancer, are also provided herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignees: THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AS REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH, Biomed Valley Discoveries, Inc.
    Inventors: Saurabh Saha, Xiaoyan M. Zhang, Dimiter Dimitrov, Zhongyu Zhu, Brad St. Croix, Enrique Zudaire
  • Patent number: 10758614
    Abstract: The present invention provides, inter alia, methods for treating or ameliorating the effects of a disease, such as cancer, in a subject. The methods include: administering to a subject in need thereof (a) a therapeutically effective amount of a topoisomerase inhibitor; and (b) a therapeutically effective amount of a monoclonal antibody or antigen binding fragment thereof, wherein the monoclonal antibody contains: (i) a heavy chain variable region (VH), which includes an amino acid sequence selected from SEQ ID NO:1, SEQ ID NO:3, SEQ ID NO:5, and SEQ ID NO:7; and (ii) a light chain variable region (VL), which includes an amino acid sequence selected from SEQ ID NO:2, SEQ ID NO:4, SEQ ID NO:6, and SEQ ID NO:8. Compositions, including pharmaceutical compositions, and kits for treating diseases, such as cancer, are also provided herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignees: THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AS REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH, Biomed Valley Discoveries, Inc.
    Inventors: Saurabh Saha, Xiaoyan M. Zhang, Dimiter Dimitrov, Zhongyu Zhu, Brad St. Croix, Enrique Zudaire
  • Publication number: 20200255534
    Abstract: Polypeptides and proteins that specifically bind to and immunologically recognize CD276 are disclosed. Chimeric antigen receptors (CARs), anti-CD276 binding moieties, nucleic acids, recombinant expression vectors, host cells, populations of cells, and pharmaceutical compositions relating to the polypeptides and proteins are also disclosed. Methods of detecting the presence of cancer in a mammal and methods of treating or preventing cancer in a mammal are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2020
    Publication date: August 13, 2020
    Inventors: Rimas J. Orentas, Zhongyu Zhu, Crystal L. Mackall, Dimiter S. Dimitrov, Bradley St. Croix, Saurabh Saha
  • Publication number: 20200230173
    Abstract: A human monoclonal antibody that specifically binds tumor necrosis factor receptor 2 (TNFR2), and a defucosylated form of the antibody, are described. The TNFR2-specific antibody was isolated from a human scFv phage display antibody library. The disclosed antibodies promote antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity (ADCC) of human TNFR2+ CD4+ T regulatory cells in a dose- and time-dependent manner. Methods of using the TNFR2 antibodies, such as for tumor immunotherapy, are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2018
    Publication date: July 23, 2020
    Applicant: The U.S.A., as represented by the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services
    Inventors: Joost J. Oppenheim, Dimiter S. Dimitrov, De Yang, Xin Chen, Zhongyu Zhu
  • Publication number: 20200231663
    Abstract: Chimeric antigen receptors containing mesothelin antigen binding domains are disclosed. Nucleic acids, recombinant expression vectors, host cells, antigen binding fragments, and pharmaceutical compositions, relating to the chimeric antigen receptors are also disclosed. Methods of treating or preventing cancer in a subject, and methods of making chimeric antigen receptor T cells are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2020
    Publication date: July 23, 2020
    Inventors: Rimas Orentas, Dina Schneider, Boro Dropulic, Dimiter S. Dimitrov, Zhongyu Zhu
  • Publication number: 20200197440
    Abstract: Chimeric antigen receptors containing CD38 antigen binding domains are disclosed. Nucleic acids, recombinant expression vectors, host cells, antigen binding fragments, and pharmaceutical compositions, relating to the chimeric antigen receptors are also disclosed. Methods of treating or preventing cancer in a subject, and methods of making chimeric antigen receptor T cells are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2019
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: Dina Schneider, Rimas J. Orentas, Boro Dropulic, Dimiter S. Dimitrov, Zhongyu Zhu
  • Publication number: 20200199246
    Abstract: Polypeptides and proteins that specifically bind to and immunologically recognize CD276 are disclosed. Chimeric antigen receptors (CARs), anti-CD276 binding moieties, nucleic acids, recombinant expression vectors, host cells, populations of cells, pharmaceutical compositions, and conjugates relating to the polypeptides and proteins are also disclosed. Methods of detecting the presence of (a) cancer or (b) tumor vasculature in a mammal and methods of (a) treating or preventing cancer or (b) reducing tumor vasculature in a mammal are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2020
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: Dimiter S. Dimitrov, Zhongyu Zhu, Bradley St. Croix, Steven Seaman, Saurabh Saha, Xiaoyan Michelle Zhang, Gary A. DeCrescenzo, Dean Welsch
  • Publication number: 20200155661
    Abstract: Chimeric antigen receptors (CARs) containing CD22 antigen binding domains are disclosed. Nucleic acids, recombinant expression vectors, host cells, antigen binding fragments, and pharmaceutical compositions, relating to the CARs are also disclosed. Methods of treating or preventing cancer in a subject, and methods of making CAR T cells are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2020
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Inventors: Rimas J. Orentas, Dina Schneider, Boro Dropulic, Dimiter S. Dimitrov, Zhongyu Zhu
  • Publication number: 20200123254
    Abstract: Chimeric antigen receptors containing human CD19 antigen binding domains are disclosed. Nucleic acids, recombinant expression vectors, host cells, antigen binding fragments, and pharmaceutical compositions, relating to the chimeric antigen receptors are also disclosed. Methods of treating or preventing cancer in a subject, and methods of making chimeric antigen receptor T cells are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2019
    Publication date: April 23, 2020
    Inventors: Dina Schneider, Rimas J. Orentas, Boro Dropulic, Dimiter S. Dimitrov, Zhongyu Zhu
  • Publication number: 20200102385
    Abstract: Chimeric antigen receptors containing ROR1 antigen binding domains are disclosed. Nucleic acids, recombinant expression vectors, host cells, antigen binding fragments, and pharmaceutical compositions, relating to the chimeric antigen receptors are also disclosed. Methods of treating or preventing cancer in a subject, and methods of making chimeric antigen receptor T cells are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2019
    Publication date: April 2, 2020
    Inventors: Rimas J. Orentas, Dina Schneider, Boro Dropulic, Dimiter S. Dimitrov, Zhongyu Zhu
  • Publication number: 20200101109
    Abstract: Chimeric antigen receptors containing CD33 antigen binding domains are disclosed. Nucleic acids, recombinant expression vectors, host cells, antigen binding fragments, and pharmaceutical compositions, relating to the chimeric antigen receptors are also disclosed. Methods of treating or preventing cancer in a subject, and methods of making chimeric antigen receptor T cells are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2019
    Publication date: April 2, 2020
    Inventors: Rimas Orentas, Dina Schneider, Boro Dropulic, Dimiter S. Dimitrov, Zhongyu Zhu
  • Patent number: 10604583
    Abstract: Polypeptides and proteins that specifically bind to and immunologically recognize CD276 are disclosed. Chimeric antigen receptors (CARs), anti-CD276 binding moieties, nucleic acids, recombinant expression vectors, host cells, populations of cells, and pharmaceutical compositions relating to the polypeptides and proteins are also disclosed. Methods of detecting the presence of cancer in a mammal and methods of treating or preventing cancer in a mammal are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignees: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services, Biomed Valley Discoveries, Inc.
    Inventors: Rimas J. Orentas, Zhongyu Zhu, Crystal L. Mackall, Dimiter S. Dimitrov, Bradley St. Croix, Saurabh Saha
  • Patent number: 10604582
    Abstract: Polypeptides and proteins that specifically bind to and immunologically recognize CD276 are disclosed. Chimeric antigen receptors (CARs), anti-CD276 binding moieties, nucleic acids, recombinant expression vectors, host cells, populations of cells, pharmaceutical compositions, and conjugates relating to the polypeptides and proteins are also disclosed. Methods of detecting the presence of (a) cancer or (b) tumor vasculature in a mammal and methods of (a) treating or preventing cancer or (b) reducing tumor vasculature in a mammal are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignees: The United States Of America, as represented by The Secretary, Department of Health, Biomed Valley Discoveries, Inc.
    Inventors: Dimiter S. Dimitrov, Zhongyu Zhu, Bradley St. Croix, Steven Seaman, Saurabh Saha, Xiaoyan Michelle Zhang, Gary A. DeCrescenzo, Dean Welsch
  • Patent number: 10548987
    Abstract: The identification and characterization of two fully human CD56-specific monoclonal antibodies targeting spatially separated epitopes proximal and distal to the plasma membrane is described. Also described are antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) of the identified antibodies and their use for targeting CD56-expressing tumor cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignees: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
    Inventors: Dimiter S. Dimitrov, Yang Feng, John M. Maris, Zhongyu Zhu, Robyn Tovah Sussman
  • Patent number: 10550179
    Abstract: Chimeric antigen receptors containing mesothelin antigen binding domains are disclosed. Nucleic acids, recombinant expression vectors, host cells, antigen binding fragments, and pharmaceutical compositions, relating to the chimeric antigen receptors are also disclosed. Methods of treating or preventing cancer in a subject, and methods of making chimeric antigen receptor T cells are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignees: Lentigen Technology Inc., The U.S.A., as represented by the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services
    Inventors: Rimas J. Orentas, Dina Schneider, Boro Dropulic, Dimiter S. Dimitrov, Zhongyu Zhu
  • Patent number: 10543263
    Abstract: Chimeric antigen receptors (CARs) containing CD22 antigen binding domains are disclosed. Nucleic acids, recombinant expression vectors, host cells, antigen binding fragments, and pharmaceutical compositions, relating to the CARs are also disclosed. Methods of treating or preventing cancer in a subject, and methods of making CAR T cells are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignees: Lentigen Technology Inc., The U.S.A., as represented by the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services
    Inventors: Rimas J. Orentas, Dina Schneider, Boro Dropulic, Dimiter S. Dimitrov, Zhongyu Zhu
  • Publication number: 20200010555
    Abstract: Chimeric antigen receptors containing CD123 antigen binding domains are disclosed. Nucleic acids, recombinant expression vectors, host cells, antigen binding fragments, and pharmaceutical compositions, relating to the chimeric antigen receptors are also disclosed. Methods of treating or preventing cancer in a subject, and methods of making chimeric antigen receptor T cells are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2019
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Inventors: Rimas J. Orentas, Dina Schneider, Boro Dropulic, Dimiter S. Dimitrov, Zhongyu Zhu
  • Patent number: 10501539
    Abstract: Chimeric antigen receptors containing human CD19 antigen binding domains are disclosed. Nucleic acids, recombinant expression vectors, host cells, antigen binding fragments, and pharmaceutical compositions, relating to the chimeric antigen receptors are also disclosed. Methods of treating or preventing cancer in a subject, and methods of making chimeric antigen receptor T cells are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignees: Lentigen Technology Inc., The U.S.A., as Represented By The Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services
    Inventors: Dina Schneider, Rimas J. Orentas, Boro Dropulic, Dimiter S. Dimitrov, Zhongyu Zhu
  • Patent number: 10434174
    Abstract: Methods, pharmaceutical compositions, and kits for treating a disease, such as cancer, in a subject. The methods include: administering to a subject in need thereof (a) a therapeutically effective amount of a platinum agent; and (b) a therapeutically effective amount of a monoclonal antibody or antigen binding fragment thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignees: The United States of America, As Represented by the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services, BioMed Valley Discoveries, Inc.
    Inventors: Saurabh Saha, Xiaoyan M. Zhang, Dimiter Dimitrov, Zhongyu Zhu, Brad St. Croix, Enrique Zudaire