Human Patents (Class 424/142.1)
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Publication number: 20150030591Abstract: Provided are salt-free antibody and other protein formulations that are substantially isosmotic and of low viscosity. Also provided are methods for the treatment of diseases using the disclosed formulations.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2014Publication date: January 29, 2015Inventors: Jun Xiang, Xinghang Ma
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Patent number: 8940272Abstract: Provided are novel human tau-specific antibodies as well as fragments, derivatives and variants thereof as well as methods related thereto. Assays, kits, and solid supports related to antibodies specific for tau are also disclosed. The antibody, immunoglobulin chain(s), as well as binding fragments, derivatives and variants thereof can be used in pharmaceutical and diagnostic compositions for tau targeted immunotherapy and diagnosis, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2011Date of Patent: January 27, 2015Assignees: University of Zurich, Biogen Idec International Neuroscience GmbHInventors: Roger Nitsch, Feng Chen, Jan Grimm, Jean-Luc Baeriswyl, Christoph Hock
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Patent number: 8940874Abstract: The disclosure provides novel antibodies against growth and differentiation factor-8 (GDF-8), in particular human antibodies, and antibody fragments, including those that inhibit GDF-8 activity in vitro and/or in vivo. The disclosure also provides methods for diagnosing, preventing, or treating degenerative disorders of muscle or bone, or disorders of insulin metabolism.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2012Date of Patent: January 27, 2015Assignees: Wyeth LLC, MedImmune LimitedInventors: Geertruida M. Veldman, Monique V. Davies, Kening Song, Neil M. Wolfman, Kristie Grove Bridges, Anne Field, Caroline Russell, Viia Valge-Archer
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Patent number: 8940276Abstract: Provided are human alpha-synuclein-specific autoantibodies as well as fragments, derivatives and variants thereof as well as methods related thereto. Assays, kits, and solid supports related to antibodies specific for ?-synuclein are also disclosed. The antibody, immunoglobulin chain(s), as well as binding fragments, derivatives and variants thereof can be used in pharmaceutical and diagnostic compositions for ?-synuclein targeted immunotherapy and diagnosis, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2009Date of Patent: January 27, 2015Assignees: Biogen Idec International Neuroscience GmbH, University of ZurichInventors: Andreas Weihofen, Jan Grimm, Roger Nitsch, Christoph Hock
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Publication number: 20150023977Abstract: The invention provides an aqueous formulation comprising water and a protein, and methods of making the same. The aqueous formulation of the invention may be a high protein formulation and/or may have low levels of conductity resulting from the low levels of ionic excipients. Also included in the invention are formulations comprising water and proteins having low osmolality.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2014Publication date: January 22, 2015Applicant: ABBVIE INC.Inventors: Wolfgang Fraunhofer, Annika Bartl, Hans-Juergen Krause, Markus Tschoepe, Katharina Kaleta
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Publication number: 20150023964Abstract: The present invention relates to antibodies or fragments thereof that specifically bind Fc?RIIB, particularly human Fc?RIIB, with greater affinity than the antibodies or fragments thereof bind Fc?RIIA, particularly human Fc?RIIA. The present invention also provides the use of an anti-Fc?RIIB antibody or an antigen-binding fragment thereof, as a single agent therapy for the treatment, prevention, management, or amelioration of a cancer, preferably a B-cell malignancy, particularly, B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia or non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, an autoimmune disorder, an inflammatory disorder, an IgE-mediated allergic disorder, or one or more symptoms thereof. The invention provides methods of enhancing the therapeutic effect of therapeutic antibodies by administering the antibodies of the invention to enhance the effector function of the therapeutic antibodies. The invention also provides methods of enhancing efficacy of a vaccine composition by administering the antibodies of the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2014Publication date: January 22, 2015Applicant: MACROGENICS, INC.Inventors: Leslie S. Johnson, Ling Huang, Robyn Gerena
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Publication number: 20150023955Abstract: The present invention discloses novel agents and methods for diagnosis and treatment of melanoma. Also disclosed are related arrays, kits, and screening methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2014Publication date: January 22, 2015Applicant: THE ROCKEFELLER UNIVERSITYInventors: Sohail Tavazoie, Nora Pencheva
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Publication number: 20150023920Abstract: The invention includes a method of preventing or treating metastasis in a subject diagnosed with cancer, the method comprising determining whether at least one gene encoding one or more proteins is upregulated in a cancer tissue sample from the subject as compared to the level of expression of the at least one gene in a non-cancer control sample of the same tissue, and, if the at least one gene is upregulated in the cancer tissue sample from the subject, administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition comprising one or more protein depleting agents.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2013Publication date: January 22, 2015Applicant: Drexel UniversityInventors: Alessandro Fatatis, Michael Russell, Qingxin (Cindy) Lui
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Publication number: 20150017156Abstract: The present invention relates to gene regulation. In particular, the present invention provides small compounds capable of modulating ESX-mediated transcription and related methods of therapeutic and research use. In addition, the present invention provides methods for treating conditions associated with aberrant EGFR expression with ESX-mediated transcription modulators (e.g., ESX-mediated transcription inhibitors).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: January 15, 2015Applicants: THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY, THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGANInventors: Anna Mapp, Quintin Pan
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Publication number: 20150017177Abstract: An injectable, nonaqueous suspension including at least one therapeutic agent suspended in a single component vehicle. The single component vehicle is a single amphiphilic material, such as a polyethoxylated castor oil or derivative thereof, a polyoxyethylene alkyl ether, a polyoxyethylene sorbitan fatty acid ester, a polyoxyethylene stearate, a block copolymer of polyethylene oxide-polypropylene oxide-polyethylene oxide, a block copolymer of polypropylene oxide-polyethylene oxide-polypropylene oxide, a tetra-functional block copolymer of polyethylene oxide-polypropylene oxide, or a tetra-functional block copolymer of polypropylene oxide-polyethylene oxide. A dosage kit that includes the injectable, nonaqueous suspension and a method of administering the injectable, nonaqueous suspension are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2014Publication date: January 15, 2015Applicant: Durect CorporationInventors: Paul R. Houston, Guohua Chen, Andrew S.K. Luk
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Publication number: 20150017153Abstract: The present invention relates to monoclonal antibodies that bind or neutralize anthrax lethal factor (LF), edema factor (EF), and/or protective antigen (PA). The invention provides such antibodies, fragments of such antibodies retaining anthrax toxin-binding ability, fully human or humanized antibodies retaining anthrax toxin-binding ability, and pharmaceutical compositions including such antibodies. The invention further provides for isolated nucleic acids encoding the antibodies of the invention and host cells transformed therewith. Additionally, the invention provides for prophylactic, therapeutic, and diagnostic methods employing the antibodies and nucleic acids of the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2013Publication date: January 15, 2015Inventors: Zhaochun CHEN, Robert H. PURCELL, Suzanne U. EMERSON, Stephen H. LEPPLA, Mahtab MOAYERI
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Publication number: 20150017175Abstract: Methods of treating disorders in which TNF? activity is detrimental via biweekly, subcutaneous administration of human antibodies, preferably recombinant human antibodies, that specifically bind to human tumor necrosis factor ? (hTNF?) are disclosed. The antibody may be administered with or without methotrexate. These antibodies have high affinity for hTNF? (e.g., Kd=10?8 M or less), a slow off rate for hTNF? dissociation (e.g., Koff=10?3 sec?1 or less) and neutralize hTNF? activity in vitro and in vivo. An antibody of the invention can be a full-length antibody or an antigen-binding portion thereof. Kits containing a pharmaceutical composition and instructions for dosing, and preloaded syringes containing pharmaceutical compositions are also encompassed by the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2014Publication date: January 15, 2015Inventors: Steven A. FISCHKOFF, Joachim Kempeni, Roberta Weiss
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Publication number: 20150017176Abstract: The present invention provides methods for treating, preventing or reducing the severity of eosinophilic esophagitis. The methods of the present invention comprise administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutic composition comprising an interleukin-4 receptor (IL-4R?) inhibitor such as an anti-IL-4R? antibody.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2014Publication date: January 15, 2015Inventors: Ana KOSTIC, Ludmila KELLY, Xia LIU, Brendan J. CLASSON
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Publication number: 20150010554Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of interleukin-6 (IL-6) related diseases, comprising an interleukin-6 antagonist (IL-6 antagonist) and immunosuppressants. The IL-6 antagonist is preferably an antibody to an interleukin-6 receptor (IL-6R).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2014Publication date: January 8, 2015Applicant: Chugai Seiyaku Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Osamu OKUDA, Noriaki YOSHIDA, Ravinder Nath MAINI
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Publication number: 20150010544Abstract: A monoclonal secretory IgA antibody, which binds to and neutralizes human p40 (the p40 subunit of IL-12 and IL-23). The secretory antibody is useful in treating a variety of inflammatory conditions in humans.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2012Publication date: January 8, 2015Inventors: Gerardus Joseph Andreas Ariaans, Frans van Dalen, Declan Thomas Nolan
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Patent number: 8926970Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of Rspondins, particularly Rspondin2 (Rspo2) or Rspondin3 (Rspo3) or Rspondin nucleic acids, or regulators or effectors or modulators of Rspondin, e.g. Rspo2 and/or Rspo3 to promote or inhibit angiogenesis and/or vasculogenesis, respectively. The invention is based on the demonstration that Rspo3 and Rspo2 are angiogenesis promoters, and the identification of Rspo2 and 3 as positive regulators of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). These results indicate a major role for Rspondins, particularly Rspo3 and/or Rspo2 in the signaling system during angiogenesis. The invention also relates to the use of regulators or effectors or modulators of Rspondin3, including agonists and antagonists, in the treatment of conditions where treatment involves inhibiting or promoting angiogenesis and/or vasculogenesis.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2013Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum Stiftung Des Öffentlichen RechtsInventors: Christof Niehrs, Olga Kazanskaya, Bisei Okawara
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Patent number: 8926975Abstract: The invention provides methods, uses and compositions for the treatment of ankylosing spondylitis (AS). The invention describes methods and uses for treating ankylosing spondylitis, wherein a TNF? inhibitor, such as a human TNF? antibody, or antigen-binding portion thereof, is used to reduce signs and symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis in a subject. Also described are methods for determining the efficacy of a TNF? inhibitor for treatment of ankylosing spondylitis in a subject.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2014Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: AbbVie Biotechnology LtdInventors: Robert L. Wong, Hartmut Kupper, John R. Medich
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Publication number: 20150004133Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for reducing symptoms of steatohepatitis and/or liver fibrosis and/or hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in a mammalian subject in need thereof, comprising administering to the mammalian subject a therapeutic amount of a compound that reduces the level of interleukin 17 (IL-17) and/or interleukin 23 (IL-23) and/or signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (Stat3) and/or Janus kinase 2 (Jak2). The invention's methods may comprise administering to the mammalian subject a therapeutic amount of a compound that increase the level of interleukin 22 (IL-22) and/or interleukin 25 (IL-25) and/or interleukin 27 (IL-27). The invention's methods may comprise administering to the mammalian subject a therapeutic amount of interleukin 22 (IL-22) and/or interleukin 25 (IL-25) and/or interleukin 27 (IL-27).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2014Publication date: January 1, 2015Inventors: Tatiana Kisseleva, David Brenner
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Publication number: 20150004174Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for treating homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia using antibodies against proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2014Publication date: January 1, 2015Inventors: Scott Wasserman, Robert Andrew Donald Scott, Evan A. Stein
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Publication number: 20150004157Abstract: The present invention relates to a therapeutic comprising an osteopontin isoform a (“OPNa”) inhibitor where the OPNa inhibitor blocks activity of extracellular OPNa exon 4. The OPNa inhibitor is selected from the group consisting of (i) an exon-4 specific antibody or binding portion thereof; (ii) a peptide mimic of OPNa exon 4 or a fragment thereof; (iii) a nucleic acid aptamer that specifically binds to OPNa exon 4 or a fragment thereof; and (iv) a peptide inhibitor that binds to OPNa exon 4 or a fragment thereof. The present invention also relates to methods of inhibiting tumor growth and/or metastasis in a subject, treating a subject with chemotherapeutic resistance, and methods of increasing tumor cell sensitivity to a cancer therapeutic by administering an OPNa inhibitor according to the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2013Publication date: January 1, 2015Applicant: NEW YORK UNIVERSITYInventors: Harvey I. Pass, Jessica S. Donington, Chandra M. Goparaju
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Patent number: 8921526Abstract: The present invention is directed to modified antibodies, including anti-TNF? antibodies, in which C-terminal amino acids of heavy chain sequences are modified from a native sequence of proline-glycine-lysine (“PGK”) to one that includes a proline positioned between the glycine and lysine, resulting in a C-terminal sequence of proline-glycine-proline-lycine (“PGPK”). The invention further provides methods of producing and using such antibodies.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2014Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: AbbVie, Inc.Inventors: Chris M. Chumsae, Zehra Kaymakcalan
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Publication number: 20140377274Abstract: Methods for sensitizing a solid tumor cell to an agent that activates the extrinsic apoptotic pathway and treating a solid tumor using a combination of 2-deoxy-D-glucose and an agent that activates the extrinsic apoptotic pathway are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2014Publication date: December 25, 2014Inventor: Ajay Maker
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Publication number: 20140377262Abstract: Materials and methods are provided for treating influenza B infections in humans. Anti-human influenza virus monoclonal antibodies and antigen-binding fragments thereof having a neutralization activity against a human influenza B virus are provided. Methods for producing anti-human influenza B virus monoclonal antibodies are also provided. The antibodies and antigen-binding fragments thereof can be effective against a wide range of influenza B viral strains. Methods of inhibiting or treating a human influenza B infection are provided. The anti-influenza B therapeutics can also be used to manufacture medicaments effective against influenza B infections, to detect human influenza B in a human subject, for use in pharmaceutical compositions, and for use in kits for at least one of the prevention, the treatment, and the detection of human influenza B in a human subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2013Publication date: December 25, 2014Applicants: OSAKA UNIVERSITY, THE RESEARCH FOUNDATION FOR MICROBIAL DISEASES OF OSAKA UNIVERSITY, MEDICAL AND BIOLOGICAL LABORATORIES CO., LTD., DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL SCIENCESInventors: Mayo Yasugi, Motoki Kuhara, Jotika Boon-Long, Kazuhito Fujiyama, Ritsuko Koketsu, Kazuyoshi Ikuta
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Publication number: 20140377275Abstract: The invention provides a liquid aqueous pharmaceutical formulation comprising a human anti-TNFa antibody, or antigen-binding portion thereof, which reduces pain associated with injection in a subject by at least about 50% when compared to injecting an otherwise identical formulation comprising at least one salt and/or at least one buffer. The invention also provides a liquid aqueous pharmaceutical formulation comprising a human anti-TNFa antibody, or antigen-binding portion thereof, having increased bioavailability upon subcutaneous administration into a subject. The formulation may comprise a therapeutic protein, such as a human anti-TNF-alpha antibody, or an antigen-binding portion thereof, or a biosimilar thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2014Publication date: December 25, 2014Inventors: Michael Neu, Markus Tschoepe, Carsten Weber, Wolfgang Fraunhofer, Laura Redden, Martin Gastens, Alexander Feick, Susan K. Paulson, Tong Zhu
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Publication number: 20140377221Abstract: The invention disclosed herein describes biomarkers useful for prognosis, selection and monitoring of oncolytic virus therapy for patients with various types of cancer. In particular, the present invention provides identification of proteins whose expression patterns are strongly predictive of the outcome of oncolytic virus therapy in a patient with cancer. The present invention provides a method for identifying and selecting cancer patients who are likely to be non-responsive to onocolytic virus therapy. These patients can be co-administered an agent that stimulates a cell-mediated immune response in the patient with the oncolytic virus or can be administered a therapy other than oncolytic virus therapy.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2013Publication date: December 25, 2014Applicants: BOARD OF REGENTS, THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM, DNATRIX INC.Inventors: Frank Tufaro, Charles Conrad, Juan Fueyo-Margareto, Frederick Lang, Candelaria Gomez-Manzano, W.K. Alfred Yung, Amy Heimberger
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Publication number: 20140377260Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of inducing an immune response to Staphylococcus comprising administering a composition comprising an SA2074-related polypeptide from Staphylococcus aureus as well as derivatives or fragments thereof. The present invention also encompasses methods of treating and/or reducing the likelihood of a Staphylococcus infection by administering a composition comprising an SA2074-related polypeptide or an antibody that specifically binds to an SA2074 polypeptide, derivative or fragments thereof. Compositions administered in the methods of the invention can include one or more additional antigens. Compositions used to practice the methods of the invention are also encompassed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2012Publication date: December 25, 2014Inventors: Tessie McNeely, Leslie Cope, Amita Joshi, Sharon Brantley Smith, Hongxia Fan
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Publication number: 20140377168Abstract: Pharmaceutical gels and methods for delivering a therapeutic agent to a target tissue site beneath the skin of a patient are provided, the gel being capable of adhering to the target tissue site and comprising one or more biodegradable depots containing an effective amount of the therapeutic agent. In various embodiments, the gel is sprayable and hardens after contacting the target tissue site.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2014Publication date: December 25, 2014Inventors: John M. Zanella, William F. McKay
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Patent number: 8911731Abstract: The present invention provides monoclonal antibodies which specifically recognize the shorter A? peptides obtained after cleavage of the APP protein mediated by ?-secretase, i.e. the A?-peptide fragments A?1-37, A?3-37, A?3p-37, A?1-37 and A?11p-37, and other like fragments ending at the 37th amino acid of APP, hereinafter also referred to as the A?x-37 peptides. It further provides hybridoma cells producing the monoclonal antibodies as well as methods for producing the antibodies and the hybridoma cells; and an immunoassay for an A?x-37 peptide by a competitive method or a sandwich method using the antibody of the present invention; and methods for measuring the level of A?x-37 peptides in a sample, such as a biological sample.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2012Date of Patent: December 16, 2014Assignee: Janssen Pharmaceutica NVInventors: Marc Hubert Mercken, Marianne Borgers, Marc Maria Pierre Pelagie Vandermeeren, Bianca Julia J Van Broeck
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Publication number: 20140363431Abstract: The present invention concerns methods for treating progressive multiple sclerosis (MS) in a patient, and an article of manufacture with instructions for such use.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2013Publication date: December 11, 2014Applicant: Genentech, Inc.Inventors: Craig SMITH, Peter S. Chin
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Publication number: 20140363441Abstract: The present invention provides novel human anti-influenza antibodies and related compositions and methods. These antibodies are used in the diagnosis and treatment of influenza infection.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2014Publication date: December 11, 2014Inventors: Andres G. Grandea, III, Gordon King, Thomas C. Cox, Ole Olsen, Jennifer Mitcham, Matthew Moyle, Phil Hammond
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Patent number: 8906373Abstract: The invention describes methods of treating erosive polyarthritis comprising administering a TNF? antibody, or antigen-binding portion thereof. The invention also describes a method for testing the efficacy of a TNF? antibody, or antigen-binding portion thereof, for the treatment of erosive polyarthritis.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2014Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: AbbVie Biotechnology Ltd.Inventors: Subhashis Banerjee, Rebecca S. Hoffman, Mark Weinberg, Lori K. Taylor, Clive E. Spiegler, Daniel E. Tracey, Elliot K. Chartash, William T. Barchuk, Philip Yan, Anwar Murtaza, Jochen G. Salfeld, Steven A. Fischkoff, George R. Granneman
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Publication number: 20140356371Abstract: The present invention provides methods for reducing various lipoprotein fractions in the serum of patients. The methods of the invention include reducing serum remnant cholesterol, and/or the serum concentration of one or more LDL-C subfractions in a patient. The methods of the present invention comprise selecting a patient who exhibits elevated serum lipoproteins, and administering to the patient a pharmaceutical composition comprising a PCSK9 inhibitor. In certain embodiments, the PCSK9 inhibitor is an anti-PCSK9 antibody such as the exemplary antibody referred to herein as mAb316P.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2014Publication date: December 4, 2014Applicant: REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.Inventors: Gary SWERGOLD, William J. SASIELA, Robert C. PORDY
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Publication number: 20140356370Abstract: The present invention provides methods for treating autosomal dominant hypercholesterolemia (ADH). According to certain embodiments, the ADH is caused by or associated with a gain-of-function mutation (GOFm) in a gene encoding PCSK9. The present invention therefore includes methods comprising selecting a patient who carries a GOFm in one or both alleles of the PCSK9 gene, and administering to the patient a pharmaceutical composition comprising a PCSK9 inhibitor. In certain embodiments, the PCSK9 inhibitor is an anti-PCSK9 antibody such as the exemplary antibody referred to herein as mAb316P.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2014Publication date: December 4, 2014Applicant: REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.Inventors: Gary SWERGOLD, Scott MELLIS, William J. SASIELA
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Publication number: 20140356322Abstract: The present invention relates to bifunctional compounds, which find utility as modulators of targeted ubiquitination, especially inhibitors of a variety of polypeptides and other proteins that are degraded and/or otherwise inhibited by bifunctional compounds of the present invention. In particular, the present invention is directed to compounds, which contain on one end a VHL ligand that binds to the ubiquitin ligase and on the other end a moiety that binds a target protein, such that the target protein is placed in proximity to the ubiquitin ligase to effect degradation (and inhibition) of that protein. The present invention exhibits a broad range of pharmacological activities associated with compounds of the present invention, consistent with the degradation/inhibition of targeted polypeptides.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2013Publication date: December 4, 2014Inventors: Craig M. Crews, Dennis Buckley, Alessio Ciulli, William Jorgensen, Peter C. Gareiss, Inge Van Molle, Jeffrey Gustafson, Hyun-Seop Tae, Julien Michel, Dentin Wade Hoyer, Anke G. Roth, John David Harling, Ian Edward David Smith, Afjal Hussain Miah, Sebastien Andre Campos, Joelle Le
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Publication number: 20140356356Abstract: The present invention relates to an IL-1? binding antibody or a functional fragment thereof for use in preventing or reducing risk of experiencing a recurrent cardiovascular (CV) event or a cerebrovascular event in a patient that has suffered of a qualifying CV event.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2012Publication date: December 4, 2014Applicant: Novartis AGInventors: Tom Thuren, Andrew Zalewski, Michael Shetzline
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Publication number: 20140356372Abstract: The present invention provides methods for treating, preventing or reducing the severity of allergic reactions. The present invention also provides methods for enhancing the efficacy and/or safety of an allergen-specific immunotherapy (SIT) regimen. The methods of the present invention comprise administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutic composition comprising an interleukin-4 receptor (IL-4R?) antagonist such as an anti-IL-4R? antibody.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2014Publication date: December 4, 2014Applicant: REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.Inventors: Neil STAHL, Jamie M. ORENGO, Andrew J. MURPHY, Namita GANDHI, Neil GRAHAM
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Publication number: 20140356373Abstract: The invention relates to compositions and methods for treating lupus. The methods typically comprise the step of administrating one or more compounds selected from isoindigo, indigo, indirubin, or derivatives thereof, such as, Meisoindigo and NATURA in an amount sufficient to treat the lupus; preferably by modulating cytokine expression. Preferably the compound is in an amount less than sufficient to substantially inhibit cyclin dependent kinases.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2014Publication date: December 4, 2014Applicant: NATROGEN THERAPEUTICS INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Longgui Wang, Simon K. Mencher
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Publication number: 20140348936Abstract: Gastroretentive controlled release vehicles may, in some embodiments, (1) comprise a polymeric matrix and agents for the treatment, prevention, and/or mitigation of a disease and/or side effect thereof and (2) have both gastroretentive properties and controlled release properties. Preferrably, the polymeric matrix may comprise ethylene copolymers, ethyl celluloses, and/or thermoplastic polyurethanes that may optionally be partially crosslinked.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2012Publication date: November 27, 2014Inventors: Jose Reyes, Kenneth Anderson, Dale Zevotek, Nathan Reuter, J. Gregory Little, Jeffrey Haley, Vassilios Galiatsatos
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Publication number: 20140348743Abstract: The present invention provides isolated monoclonal antibodies, particularly human monoclonal antibodies, that specifically bind to PD-1 with high affinity. Nucleic acid molecules encoding the antibodies of the invention, expression vectors, host cells and methods for expressing the antibodies of the invention are also provided. Immunoconjugates, bispecific molecules and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the antibodies of the invention are also provided. The invention also provides methods for detecting PD-1, as well as methods for treating various diseases, including cancer and infectious diseases, using anti-PD-1 antibodies. The present invention further provides methods for using a combination immunotherapy, such as the combination of anti-CTLA-4 and anti-PD-1 antibodies, to treat hyperproliferative disease, such as cancer. The invention also provides methods for altering adverse events related to treatment with such antibodies individually.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2014Publication date: November 27, 2014Applicants: Ono Pharmaceutical Co., LTD.Inventors: Alan J. Korman, Mohan Srinivasan, Changyu Wang, Mark J. Selby, Bingliang Chen, Josephine M. Cardarelli, Haichun Huang
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Publication number: 20140348834Abstract: Proteins that bind IL-17 and/or IL-17F are described along with their use in composition and methods for treating, preventing, and diagnosing IL-17 related diseases and for detecting IL-17 in cells, tissues, samples, and compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2014Publication date: November 27, 2014Applicant: ABBVIE INC.Inventors: Chung-Ming Hsieh, Margaret Hugunin, Anwar Murtaza, Bradford L. McRae, Yuliya Kutskova, John E. Memmott, Jennifer M. Perez, Suju Zhong, Edit Tarcsa, Anca Clabbers, Craig Wallace, Shaughn H. Bryant, Mary R. Leddy
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Patent number: 8895010Abstract: Antibody polypeptides that specifically bind human CD40L are provided. The antibody polypeptides do not activate platelets. The antibody polypeptides are useful in the treatment of diseases involving CD40L activation, such as graft-related diseases and autoimmune diseases. The antibody polypeptides may be domain antibodies (dAbs) comprising a single VH or VK domain. The half-life of the antibody polypeptides may be increased by modifying the antibody polypeptides to be dual specific reagents that can also bind human serum albumin (HSA) or another antigen.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2012Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Assignees: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, Domantis LimitedInventors: Steven G. Nadler, James K. Tamura, Laura Price, Robert P. Rehfuss, Suzanne J. Suchard, Anish Suri, James William Bryson, Aaron Yamniuk, Steven Grant, Olga Ignatovich, Philip Drew
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Patent number: 8895008Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods relating to or derived from anti-IGF-1R antibodies. In particular embodiments, the invention provides fully human, humanized, or chimeric anti-IGF-1R antibodies that bind human IGF-1R, IGF-1R-binding fragments and derivatives of such antibodies, and IGF-1R-binding polypeptides comprising such fragments. Other embodiments provide nucleic acids encoding such antibodies, antibody fragments and derivatives and polypeptides, cells comprising such polynucleotides, methods of making such antibodies, antibody fragments and derivatives and polypeptides, and methods of using such antibodies, antibody fragments and derivatives and polypeptides, including methods of treating or diagnosing subjects having IGF-1R-related disorders or conditions.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2013Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Assignee: Amgen Inc.Inventors: Frank J. Calzone, Rajendra V. Deshpande, Mei-Mei Tsai
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Publication number: 20140341922Abstract: Provided are a pharmaceutical composition for suppressing a resistance to a targeted anticancer drug, which at least one selected from the group consisting of an integrin ?3 neutralizing antibody, integrin ?3 siRNA, Src inhibitor, and Src siRNA as an active ingredient, and an anticancer supplement. The pharmaceutical composition may increase an anticancer therapeutic effect when administered in combination with a conventional targeted anticancer drug. In addition, the pharmaceutical composition is expected to be used in development of an integrin ?3-targeted targeted anticancer drug.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2012Publication date: November 20, 2014Inventor: Ho Young Lee
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Publication number: 20140341902Abstract: The present invention describes combination treatment comprising a PD-1 axis binding antagonist and a MEK inhibitor and methods for use thereof, including methods of treating conditions where enhanced immunogenicity is desired such as increasing tumor immunogenicity for the treatment of cancer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2012Publication date: November 20, 2014Applicant: Genentech, Inc.Inventors: Heather Maecker, Bryan Irving
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Publication number: 20140341890Abstract: The present invention is based, at least in part, on the identification of a pharmaceutical container formed, at least in part, of a glass composition which exhibits a reduced propensity to delaminate, i.e., a reduced propensity to shed glass particulates. As a result, the presently claimed containers are particularly suited for storage of pharmaceutical compositions and, specifically, a pharmaceutical solution comprising a pharmaceutically active ingredient, for example, LUCENTIS® (ranibizumab), BEXSERO® (meningococcal group B vaccine [rDNA, component, adsorbed]), AIN457 (secukinumab) or RELAXIN® (serelaxin).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2014Publication date: November 20, 2014Applicant: CORNING INCORPORATEDInventors: Wendell P. Weeks, Robert Anthony Schaut, Steven Edward DeMartino, John Stephen Peanasky
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Publication number: 20140339122Abstract: The present invention is based, at least in part, on the identification of a pharmaceutical container formed, at least in part, of a glass composition which exhibits a reduced propensity to delaminate, i.e., a reduced propensity to shed glass particulates. As a result, the presently claimed containers are particularly suited for storage of pharmaceutical compositions and, specifically, a pharmaceutical solution comprising a pharmaceutically active ingredient, for example, VELCADE (bortezomib), STELARA (Ustekinumab), SIMPONI (golimumab), siltuximab, and AMG 403 (fulranumab).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2014Publication date: November 20, 2014Applicant: CORNING INCORPORATEDInventors: Wendell P. Weeks, Robert Anthony Schaut, Steven Edward DeMartino, John Stephen Peanasky
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Publication number: 20140341923Abstract: The invention provides isolated fully human monoclonal anti-HRV antibodies, as well as method of making and using these antibodies. Anti-HRV antibodies of the invention prevent or treat subjects having HRV-infections, and related diseases, including, but not limited to, the common cold, nasopharyngitis, croup, pneumonia, bronchiolitis, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), sinusitis, bacterial superinfection, and cystic fibrosis.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2014Publication date: November 20, 2014Inventor: Po-Ying Chan-Hui
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Publication number: 20140341891Abstract: The present invention is based, at least in part, on the identification of a pharmaceutical container formed, at least in part, of a glass composition which exhibits a reduced propensity to delaminate, i.e., a reduced propensity to shed glass particulates. As a result, the presently claimed containers are particularly suited for storage of pharmaceutical compositions and, specifically, a pharmaceutical solution comprising a pharmaceutically active ingredient, for example, LYXUMIA (lixisenatide), LEMTRADA (alemtuzumab), REGN727/SAR236553 (alirocumab), SAR2405550/BSI-201 (iniparib), OTAMIXABAN (otamixaban), SARILUMAB (sarilumab), LANTUS and LYXUMIA (insulin glargine and lixisenatide) or VISAMERIN/MULSEVO (semuloparin sodium).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2014Publication date: November 20, 2014Applicant: CORNING INCORPORATEDInventors: Wendell P. Weeks, Robert Anthony Schaut, Steven Edward DeMartino, John Stephen Peanasky
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Publication number: 20140341889Abstract: The present invention is based, at least in part, on the identification of a pharmaceutical container formed, at least in part, of a glass composition which exhibits a reduced propensity to delaminate, i.e., a reduced propensity to shed glass particulates. As a result, the presently claimed containers are particularly suited for storage of pharmaceutical compositions and, specifically, a pharmaceutical solution comprising a pharmaceutically active ingredient, for example, Prolia® (denosumab), Xgeva® (denosumab), Aranesp® (darbepoetin alfa), AMG-145, romosozumab (AMG-785), ganitumab (AMG-479), trebananib (AMG-386), brodalumab (AMG-827), and rilotumumab (AMG-102).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2014Publication date: November 20, 2014Applicant: CORNING INCORPORATEDInventors: Wendell P. Weeks, Robert Anthony Schaut, Steven Edward DeMartino, John Stephen Peanasky
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Publication number: 20140341884Abstract: New mutations were found in exon 19 of the EGFR gene, the exon that is often mutated in tumors. The invention comprises methods of detecting the mutations, methods of prognosis and methods of predicting response to treatment based on the presence of absence of the mutations.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2013Publication date: November 20, 2014Applicant: Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.Inventors: Yan Li, Wei-Min Liu, Alison Tsan