Conjugated To A Detectable Label Or Radioisotope Or Radionuclide Or Heavy Metal-containing Compound Patents (Class 530/391.3)
  • Publication number: 20140050757
    Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for the detection and treatment of Anaplasma phagocytophilum and Anaplasma platys infection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: IDEXX LABORATORIES, INC.
    Inventors: Jiayou Liu, Eugene Regis Krah, III, Thomas Patrick O'Connor, JR., Daniel Karl Rieger
  • Publication number: 20140051145
    Abstract: The invention described herein relates to novel nucleic acid sequences and their encoded proteins, referred to as 158P1D7 and variants thereof, and to diagnostic and therapeutic methods and compositions useful in the management of various cancers that express 158P1D7 and variants thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2012
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: Agensys, Inc.
    Inventors: Aya JAKOBOVITS, Robert Kendall Morrison, Arthur B. Raitano, Pia M. Challita-Eid, Juan J. Perez-Villar, Karen Jane Meyrick Morrison, Mary Faris, Wangmao Ge, Jean Gudas, Steven B. Kanner
  • Publication number: 20140051084
    Abstract: The invention relates to compositions and methods for monitoring phagocytic activity (e.g., diseases and conditions relating to phagocytic activity). In particular, the invention relates to compositions and methods for diagnosing, monitoring, and/or assessing risk of neurodegenerative diseases (e.g., AD).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2011
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Inventors: Tormod Fladby, Lisbeth Johnsen, Hanne Mali Mollergard
  • Publication number: 20140051840
    Abstract: The present invention provides radioactive arsenic complex useful in diagnostic and therapeutic applications and methods for forming those arsenic complexes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Inventors: Silvia S. Jurisson, Cathy S. Cutler, Donald E. Wycoff, Anthony J. DeGraffenreid
  • Publication number: 20140044739
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to Cell Death Inducing Molecule (“CDIM”) binding proteins and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. Particularly, the disclosure provides CDIM binding proteins that are useful in the selective depleting and killing of B cells, including neoplastic B cells as well as neoplastic cells that are not of B-cell origin that express CDIM-like antigens. In addition, the disclosure encompasses polynucleotides encoding the disclosed antigen binding proteins, and expression systems for producing the same. Further the present disclosure encompasses methods of treating patients with B cell proliferative- and mediated diseases by administering the CDIM binding proteins as well as diagnostic assays for identifying proteins that bind to CDIM. The disclosure further contemplates diagnostic assays for identifying patient populations that can be treated with the CDIM binding proteins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2013
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Inventors: Nelson N. H. Teng, Neelima M. Bhat, Marcia M. Bieber, Bruce A. Keyt
  • Publication number: 20140044723
    Abstract: The present invention provides an antibody which has the following features, its active fragment, or a derivative thereof: a) It specifically binds to human platelet membrane glycoprotein VI (GPVI); b) The function to activate a platelet and/or the function to induce a thrombocytopenia in vivo are low; and c) It at least partially depletes GPVI on the platelet membrane by contacting with a platelet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2013
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Inventors: Hiroshi Takayama, Kamon Shirakawa, Shoji Furusako, Yoshitaka Hosaka, Tomokazu Matsusue, Katsuki Naitoh, Yumi Hotta, Tetsushi Kawahara, Motoyasu Honda
  • Publication number: 20140044714
    Abstract: Described herein is the identification of human monoclonal antibodies that bind GPC3 or heparan sulfate (HS) chains on GPC3 with high affinity. The antibodies described herein are capable of inhibiting HCC cell growth and migration. Provided are human monoclonal antibodies specific for GPC3 or HS chains on GPC3, including immunoglobulin molecules, such as IgG antibodies, as well as antibody fragments, such as single-domain VH antibodies or single chain variable fragments (scFv). Further provided are compositions including the antibodies that bind GPC3 or HS chains on GPC3, nucleic acid molecules encoding these antibodies, expression vectors comprising the nucleic acids, and isolated host cells that express the nucleic acids. Methods of treating cancer and/or inhibiting tumor growth or metastasis are also provided. Further provided are methods of detecting cancer in a subject and confirming a diagnosis of cancer in a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2012
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Inventors: Mitchell Ho, Mingqian Feng, Wei Gao, Heungnam Kim, Dimiter S. Dimitrov
  • Publication number: 20140044738
    Abstract: The present invention relates to antibodies and their antigen-binding fragments and to other molecules that are capable of immunospecifically binding to B7-H1 or PD-1. In some embodiments such molecules are additionally capable of modulating the ability of B7-H1 or B7-DC to bind to PD-1 or are capable of affecting the signaling activity of the B7-H1 or PD-1. The invention additionally concerns the uses of such molecules in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer and other diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2012
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: AMPLIMMUNE, INC.
    Inventors: Solomon Langermann, Linda Liu, Shannon Marshall, Sheng Yao
  • Patent number: 8648172
    Abstract: The present invention provides antibodies that simultaneously bind the ?- and ?-subunits of an intact MUC1 protein, and methods for making and using such antibodies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignees: Biomodifying, LLC, Ramot at Tel Aviv University Ltd.
    Inventors: Daniel B. Rubinstein, Daniel H. Wreschner
  • Patent number: 8648174
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel polypeptide, designated in the present application as “UCP4” (SEQ ID NO: 1), having homology to certain human uncoupling proteins (“UCPs”) and to nucleic acid molecules encoding those polypeptides. Also provided herein are vectors and host cells comprising those nucleic acid sequences, chimeric polypeptide molecules comprising the polypeptides of the present invention fused to heterologous polypeptide sequences, antibodies which bind to the polypeptides of the present invention, and methods for producing the polypeptides of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignee: Genentech, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Adams, James Pan, Alan Zhong
  • Publication number: 20140039166
    Abstract: A silica nanoparticle for diagnostic imaging that may be capable of use for X-ray CT, fluorescent imaging, or the like, and have high emission intensity. A method for producing such a silica nanoparticle for diagnostic imaging is provided. Also, a biosubstance labeling agent using the silica nanoparticle for diagnostic imaging is provided. The silica nanoparticle for diagnostic imaging encapsulates an organic fluorescent dye and a metal complex, wherein a ligand of the metal complex form a covalent bond with constituent molecules of the silica nanoparticle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2012
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: KONICA MINOLTA, INC.
    Inventors: Takuji Aimiya, Naoko Furusawa, Yasushi Nakano
  • Publication number: 20140037636
    Abstract: A human antibody or a functional fragment thereof having specific binding ability to CD98 which is derived from the cell membrane of cancer cells and is in the form of a complex with a protein having an amino acid transporter activity (for example, LAT1) is disclosed. This antibody binds to CD98 in the form of a dimer with LAT1 on the surface of cancer cells, specifically attacks cancer cells expressing CD98 via the immune system by ADCC or CDC, and further inhibits amino acid uptake of the cancer cells via LAT1, to suppress growth of the cancer cells. Accordingly, a preventive and therapeutic agent for cancer comprising this antibody or a fragment thereof, which acts on various cancers, is specific to cancer, and causes no side effect, is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: KYOWA HAKKO KIRIN CO., LTD
    Inventors: Tomoyuki TAHARA, Yoshikatsu KANAI, Hitoshi ENDOU, Shiro KATAOKA, Kazumasa HASEGAWA, Tetsuya YOSHINO
  • Publication number: 20140037540
    Abstract: Described herein are methods and compositions that can be used for diagnosis and treatment of cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: ABBVIE BIOTHERAPEUTICS INC.
    Inventors: DEBBIE LAW, KURT GISH
  • Publication number: 20140023662
    Abstract: Novel anti-cancer agents, including, but not limited to, antibodies and immunoconjugates, that bind to EGFR are provided. Methods of using the agents, antibodies, or immunoconjugates, such as methods of inhibiting tumor growth are further provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2011
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: ImmunoGen, Inc.
    Inventors: Julianto Setiady, Rajeeva Singh, Peter U. Park, Lingyun Rui, Thomas Chittenden
  • Publication number: 20140023649
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel humanized anti-IL-4 and IL-13 antibodies and fragments thereof and novel bispecific antibodies and fragments thereof that specifically bind to IL-4 and IL-13. The invention also includes uses of the antibodies to treat or prevent IL-4 and/or IL-13 mediated diseases or disorders, including allergic asthma and dermatitis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: SANOFI
    Inventors: Ercole RAO, Vincent MIKOL, Danxi LI, Jochen KRUIP, Matthew DAVISON
  • Publication number: 20140017679
    Abstract: The invention relates to identifying tumor-associated genetic products and encoding nucleic acids thereof. A therapy and diagnosis of diseases in which the tumor-associated genetic products are aberrantly expressed, proteins, polypeptides and peptides which are expressed in association with tumor and the encoding nucleic acids for said proteins, polypeptides and peptides are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2013
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: BioNTech AG
    Inventors: Ugur Sahin, Ozlem Tureci, Michael Koslowski, Gerd Helftenbein, Dirk Usener, Volker Schluter
  • Publication number: 20140017807
    Abstract: The present application discloses a luminescent lanthanide chelate comprising one or more chromophoric moieties of the formula (I) or of the formula (III) wherein R1, R2 and R2* each independently are selected from carbon-containing substituents forming a C—O bond with the neighbouring oxygen atom, R3 and R4 each represent a bond between the chromophoric moiety and other moieties of the chelate, and Ln3+ is a lanthanide ion, as well as the corresponding luminescence lanthanide chelating ligand. The application also discloses a detectable molecule comprising a biospecific binding reactant (such as an antibody) conjugated to the luminescent lanthanide chelate as well as a method of carrying out a biospecific binding assay, the use of such a detectable molecule in a specific bioaffinity based binding assay utilizing time-resolved fluorometric determination of a specific luminescence, and a solid support material conjugated with the luminescent lanthanide chelate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: DHR Finland OY
    Inventors: Niko Meltola, Harri Takalo, Henri Sund
  • Patent number: 8629247
    Abstract: Antibodies (Ab) and antigen binding fragments capable of binding to prostate specific membrane antigen and which may be used for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes are provided herein. Formulation anti-PSMA antibodies which are stable under extreme storage condition are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: Proscan RX Pharma Inc.
    Inventors: Serge Moffett, Dominic Melançon, Uri H. Saragovi, Phil Gold, Claudio A. Cuello
  • Patent number: 8628749
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a radioimmunoconjugate that binds human CD37. Pharmaceutical compositions and uses thereof for the treatment of cancer—and in particular B-cell malignancies—are aspects of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: Nordic Nanovector AS
    Inventors: Roy H. Larsen, Jostein Dahle, Øyvind S Bruland
  • Publication number: 20140010814
    Abstract: An antibody is provided. The antibody comprises an Fc region and a Fab region, wherein: (i) the Fc region comprises two non-identical heavy chains, wherein at least one of the two non-identical heavy chains comprises an amino acid modification so as to form complementation between the two non-identical heavy chains thereby increasing the probability of forming heterodimers of the non-identical heavy chains and decreasing the probability of forming homodimers of identical heavy chains; and (ii) the Fab region comprises a first covalent link between a first heavy chain and a first light chain of the Fab region and a second covalent link between a second heavy chain and a second light chain of said Fab region, wherein a position of the first covalent link relative to the first heavy chain is different to a position of the second covalent link relative to the second heavy chain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2012
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Applicant: Ramot at Tel-Aviv University Ltd.
    Inventors: Itai Benhar, Lilach Vaks
  • Publication number: 20140010811
    Abstract: Isolated monoclonal antibodies are disclosed herein that specifically bind endoplasmin. In some embodiments these antibodies are fully human. Recombinant nucleic acids encoding these antibodies, expression vectors including these nucleic acids, and host cells transformed with these expression vectors are also disclosed herein. In several embodiments the disclosed antibodies are of use for detecting and/or treating tumors that express endoplasmin, such as melanoma, breast cancer, head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, renal cancer, lung cancer, glioma, bladder cancer, ovarian cancer or pancreatic cancer. In one example, the tumor is a melanoma.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2013
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Applicant: University of Pittsburgh - Of The Commonwealth System of Higher Education
    Inventors: Soldano Ferrone, Xinhui Wang, Thomas P. Conrads, Elvira Favoino, Brian L. Hood
  • Publication number: 20140010816
    Abstract: The present invention relates to polypeptides from Plasmodium and polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides. The invention further relates to compositions comprising the polypeptides and their use in the treatment and prevention of malaria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2011
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Inventors: Lin Chen, Alan Cowman, Tony Triglia
  • Publication number: 20140010829
    Abstract: High affinity antibodies were made to gangliosides expressed on tumor cells. The antibodies can be used analytically, diagnostically, therapeutically, and theranostically. The antibodies may be used to target cytotoxic reagents to tumor cells, thus minimizing full-body toxicity. The antibodies may also be used with out added cytotoxin. The antibodies may be detectably labeled or labelable for analytic and diagnostic purposes. The combination of specificity and affinity of the antibodies render them particularly useful.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2011
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Applicants: The Gov't of the United States, as Represented by, The Secretary of Health and Human Services, DUKE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Darell Bigner, Chien-Tsun Kuan, Ira H. Pastan, Hailan Piao
  • Publication number: 20140011208
    Abstract: The present invention relates to fluorescent dyes in general. The present invention provides a wide range of fluorescent dyes and kits containing the same, which are applicable for labeling a variety of biomolecules, cells and microorganisms. The present invention also provides various methods of using the fluorescent dyes for research and development, forensic identification, environmental studies, diagnosis, prognosis, and/or treatment of disease conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2013
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Inventors: Fei Mao, Wai-Yee Leung, Ching-Ying Cheung, Ching-Ying Cheung
  • Patent number: 8623324
    Abstract: Chemically reactive dyes that are intramolecularly crosslinked with a water-soluble bridge, their bioconjugates and their uses are described. Reactive fluorescent dyes that have a water-soluble bridge are superior to those of conjugates of spectrally non-crosslinked dyes or the dyes that are crosslinked with a hydrophobic bridge. The invention includes reactive fluorescent dyes, their biological conjugates and uses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignees: AAT Bioquest Inc., Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Timothy Dubrovsky, Barnaby Abrams, Zhenjun Diwu, Qinglin Meng, Jinfang Liao, Haitao Guo
  • Patent number: 8624001
    Abstract: The present invention provides humanized, chimeric and human anti-CD19 antibodies, anti-CD19 antibody fusion proteins, and fragments thereof that bind to a human B cell marker. Such antibodies, fusion proteins and fragments thereof are useful for the treatment and diagnosis of various B-cell disorders, including B-cell malignancies and autoimmune diseases. In more particular embodiments, the humanized anti-CD 19 antibodies may comprise one or more framework region amino acid substitutions designed to improve protein stability, antibody binding and/or expression levels. In a particularly preferred embodiment, the substitutions comprise a Ser91Phe substitution in the hAl9 VH sequence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: Immunomedics, Inc.
    Inventors: Hans J. Hansen, Zhengxing Qu, David M. Goldenberg
  • Publication number: 20140004037
    Abstract: The invention provides isolated stabilized anti-CD20 antibodies and methods of their manufacture and use in diagnosis and treatment animal diseases including human lymphoma, leukemia, and autoimmunity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: Therapeutic Proteins, Inc.
    Inventor: Rosemarie Wilton
  • Publication number: 20140004536
    Abstract: To provide a method for detecting cellular DNA damage by specifically recognizing molecules responsive to DNA strand breaks. A method for detecting DNA damage in cells, which comprises administering in vivo, to cells, an antibody against a cell membrane surface antigen that is expressed in cells undergoing DNA strand breaks to a greater extent than in cells not undergoing DNA strand breaks in an environment that causes DNA damage, and analyzing the expression status of the cell membrane surface antigen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicants: PERSEUS PROTEOMICS INC., FUJITA HEALTH UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Yoshikazu KUROSAWA, Maiko KUROSAWA, Gene KUROSAWA
  • Publication number: 20140004542
    Abstract: The present invention is related to the anti-PAX8 antibodies, kits, cocktails, and use of anti-PAX8 antibodies for detection of cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: BIOCARE MEDICAL, LLC
    Inventors: Weimin Qi, David Tacha
  • Patent number: 8618265
    Abstract: A method for performing a multiplexed diagnostic assay, such as for two or more different targets in a sample, is described. One embodiment comprised contacting the sample with two or more specific binding moieties that bind specifically to two or more different targets. The two or more specific binding moieties are conjugated to different haptens, and at least one of the haptens is an oxazole, a pyrazole, a thiazole, a nitroaryl compound other than dinitrophenyl, a benzofurazan, a triterpene, a urea, a thiourea, a rotenoid, a coumarin, a cyclolignan, a heterobiaryl, an azo aryl, or a benzodiazepine. The sample is contacted with two or more different anti-hapten antibodies that can be detected separately. The two or more different anti-hapten antibodies may be conjugated to different detectable labels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Ventana Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerome W. Kosmeder, Mark Lefever, Donald Johnson, Michael Farrell, Zhanna Zhilina, Christopher Bieniarz
  • Publication number: 20130344075
    Abstract: In certain embodiments, this present invention provides polypeptide compositions (e.g., antibodies and antigen binding portions thereof that bind to EphB4), and methods for inhibiting EphB4 activity. In other embodiments, the present invention provides methods and compositions for treating cancer or for treating angiogenesis-associated diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2011
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: VASGENE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Valery Krasnoperov, Nathalie Kertesz, Ramachandra Reddy, Parkash Gill, Sergey Zozulya
  • Publication number: 20130344071
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods of use of humanized, chimeric or human Class I anti-CEA antibodies or fragments thereof, preferably comprising the light chain variable region CDR sequences SASSRVSYIH (SEQ ID NO:1); GTSTLAS (SEQ ID NO:2); and QQWSYNPPT (SEQ ID NO:3); and the heavy chain variable region CDR sequences DYYMS (SEQ ID NO:4); FIANKANGHTTDYSPSVKG (SEQ ID NO:5); and DMGIRWNFDV (SEQ ID NO:6). The Class I anti-CEA antibodies or fragments are useful for treating diseases, such as cancer, wherein the diseased cells express CEACAM5 and/or CEACAM6 antigens. The Class I anti-CEA antibodies or fragments are also of use for interfering with specific processes, such as metastasis, invasiveness and/or adhesion of cancer cells, or for enhancing sensitivity of cancer cells to cytotoxic agents and have favorable effects on the survival of subjects with cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Inventors: Hans J. Hansen, Chien-Hsing Chang, David M. Goldenberg
  • Publication number: 20130344076
    Abstract: The present application provides the amino acid and nucleic acid sequences of heavy and light chain complementarity determining regions of a cancer specific antibody directed to an epitope of variant Nuclear Factor Kappa-B inhibitor beta (NFKBIB). In addition, the application provides cancer specific antibodies and immunoconjugates comprising the cancer specific antibody attached to a toxin or a label, and methods of uses thereof. The application also relates to diagnostic methods and kits using the cancer specific antibodies herein. Further, the application provides novel cancer-associated epitopes and antigens of variant NFKBIB, and uses thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: Viventia Bio Inc.
    Inventors: Francina C. CHAHAL, Jeannick CIZEAU
  • Publication number: 20130344078
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions useful in the treatment or prevention of Chlamydia infections and cancer. The methods and compositions inhibit the entry of Chlamydia into a host cell expressing EMP2 by interfering with the interaction between the Chlamydia and EMP2. The methods and compositions target cancers which express or overexpress EMP2 nucleic acids and polypeptides by targeting EMP2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: The Regents of The University of California
    Inventors: Jonathan BRAUN, Lynn K. Gordon, Kaori Shimazaki Dadgostar, Madhuri Wadehra, Kathleen A. Kelly, Anna M. Wu
  • Publication number: 20130344497
    Abstract: Nucleic acids encoding erythropoietin isoforms are described herein, as well as the encoded isoforms, methods of detecting the same, and methods of screening for and treating cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: Duke University
    Inventors: Murat O. Arcasoy, Zishan A. Haroon
  • Publication number: 20130345406
    Abstract: The present invention relates to stabilized IgG4 antibodies, to methods of producing such antibodies and to uses of such antibodies as a medicament. In a main aspect, the invention relates to a stabilized IgG4 antibody, comprising a heavy chain and a light chain, wherein said heavy chain comprises a human IgG4 constant region having a substitution of the Arg residue at position (409), the Phe residue at position (405) or the Lys residue at position (370).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: GENMAB A/S
    Inventors: Jan Van De Winkel, Tom Vink, Janine Schuurman, Paul Parren, Rob Aalberse, Marijn Van Der Neut Kolfschoten
  • Publication number: 20130336995
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions and methods of killing cells in vitro or in vivo. In particular examples, the method includes contacting a cell having a cell surface protein with a therapeutically effective amount of an antibody-IR700 molecule, wherein the antibody specifically binds to the cell surface protein. In particular examples the antibody recognizes a tumor-specific antigen on the surface of a tumor cell. The cell is subsequently irradiated, such as at a wavelength of 660 to 740 nm at a dose of at least 1 J cm?2, thereby killing the cell. Also provided are wearable devices that include an article of clothing, jewelry, or covering; and an NIR LED incorporated into the article, which can be used with the disclosed methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2013
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Applicant: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary, Dept. of Health and Human Services
    Inventors: Hisataka Kobayashi, Peter Choyke, Makoto Mitsunaga
  • Publication number: 20130336975
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to antibodies and fragments thereof having binding specificity for NGF. Another embodiment of this invention relates to the antibodies described herein, and binding fragments thereof, comprising the sequences of the VH, VL and CDR polypeptides described herein, and the polynucleotides encoding them. The invention also contemplates conjugates of anti-NGF antibodies and binding fragments thereof conjugated to one or more functional or detectable moieties. The invention also contemplates methods of making said anti-NGF antibodies and binding fragments thereof. Embodiments of the invention also pertain to the use of anti-NGF antibodies, and binding fragments thereof, for the diagnosis, assessment and treatment of diseases and disorders associated with NGF.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Inventors: Benjamin H. Dutzar, Brian R. Kovacevich, Patricia Dianne McNeill, Danielle M. Mitchell, Ethan W. Ojala, Pei Fan, Jens Billgren, Erica A. Stewart, Corinne C. Akatsuka, Betty Yu-Ching Chang, John A. Latham, Leon F. Garcia-Martinez
  • Publication number: 20130336885
    Abstract: The invention provides anti-LgR5 antibodies and immunoconjugates and methods of using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2013
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Applicant: GENENTECH INC.
    Inventors: Jo-Anne Hongo, Weiguang Mao, Paul Polakis, Andrew Polson, Rajesh Vij, Yan Wu, Wei-Ching Liang
  • Publication number: 20130337533
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition useful for the diagnosis of diseases associated with aberrant expression of the genes encoding the secreted proteins Futrin 1, 2, 3 and/or 4(=R-Spondin 2, 3, 1 and 4, respectively), e.g. in connection with tumors or diseases of the muscle, kidneys or bones. The present invention also relates to a pharmaceutical composition containing a compound which is capable of modifying (a) the expression of the gene encoding Futrin 1, 2, 3 and/or 4 or (b) the activity of the Futrin 1, 2, 3 and/or 4 protein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Inventors: Christof Niehrs, Wei Wu, Andrey Glinka, Olga Kazanskaya
  • Publication number: 20130340102
    Abstract: Provided herein are humanized forms of murine RP215 monoclonal antibodies and methods of using the same. These humanized RP215 monoclonal antibodies were characterized in terms of their respective affinity and specificity to the corresponding tumor-associated antigen, CA215, and shown to be comparable to those of murine RP215.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Inventor: Gregory LEE
  • Publication number: 20130337536
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a reactive ester agent capable of conjugating a reporter molecule to a carrier molecule or solid support. The reactive ester agent has the general formula: wherein the variables are described throughout the application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2013
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Applicant: LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Evan Antoulinakis, Kyle Gee, Aleksey Rukavishnikov
  • Patent number: 8609096
    Abstract: The present invention provides and includes monoclonal antibodies (MoAbs or mAbs) specific or preferentially selective for PCBP-1 antigens, hybridoma lines that secrete these PCBP-1 antibodies or antibody fragments, and the use of such antibodies and antibody fragments to detect PCBP-1 antigens, particularly those expressed by cancer cells. The present invention also includes antibodies that are specific for or show preferential binding to a soluble form of PCBP-1. The present invention further includes chimeric and humanized antibodies, processes for producing monoclonal, chimeric, and humanized antibodies using recombinant DNA technology, and their therapeutic uses, particularly in the treatment of cancer. The present invention further includes methods and kits for the immunodetection and immunotherapy of cells for samples which express PCBP-1 antigens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Alper Biotech, LLC
    Inventor: Özge Alper
  • Publication number: 20130330347
    Abstract: Provided herein are antibodies and methods of using the antibodies to treat and diagnose neurite degenerative diseases and disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2013
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Applicants: ABBVIE INC., ABBVIE DEUTSCHLAND GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: ABBVIE DEUTSCHLAND GMBH & CO. KG, AbbVie Inc.
  • Publication number: 20130330359
    Abstract: Provided herein are antibodies and methods of using the antibodies to treat, prevent, modulate, attenuate and diagnose iron-related disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2012
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Applicants: AbbVie Inc., AbbVie Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: AbbVie Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG, AbbVie Inc.
  • Publication number: 20130330279
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions and methods of treating Breast Cancer. Disclosed is a nanoparticle paired to at least one of W genetic materials that suppress key regulators of fat synthesis (e.g. Rev-erb) to cause a predefined target cell types apoptosis or X predefined targeting moieties that cause predefined target cell types apoptosis and correspond to Y predefined target parameters associated with Z predefined target cell types in connection with treatment of at least one of the following breast cancer, glioblastoma, head and neck cancer, pancreatic cancer, lung cancer, cancer of the nervous system, gastrointestinal cancer, prostate cancer, ovarian cancer, kidney cancer, retina, cancer, skin cancer, liver cancer, genital.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2012
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Applicant: NNANOAXIS, LLC
    Inventors: Krishnan Chakravarthy, Robert Spengler, Tracey Ignatowski, Siddhartha Kamisetti
  • Publication number: 20130330343
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods of using the antibodies that bind to RGMc to treat and diagnose iron-related disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2012
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Applicants: AbbVie Inc., AbbVie Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: AbbVie Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG, AbbVie Inc.
  • Publication number: 20130330742
    Abstract: The present invention is concerned with a novel antigen associated with human tumors, including carcinomas of the colon, pancreas, and lung, as well as novel monoclonal antibodies which binds strongly to said antigen. The antibodies bind to normal human cells to a much lesser degree than to tumor cells. The antibodies find use both in diagnostic methods such as the detection of malignant cells associated with tumors and in therapeutic methods for treatment of humans with tumors. The novel antigen disclosed is a 60,000 Dalton glycoprotein found on the cell surface of human tumor cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2010
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Applicant: EDP Biotech Corporation
    Inventor: Tommye Jordan
  • Publication number: 20130330344
    Abstract: The invention relates to antibody molecules having specificity for antigenic determinants of human OX40, therapeutic uses of the antibody molecules and methods for producing said antibody molecules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2013
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Applicant: UCB PHARMA S.A.
    Inventors: ALASTAIR DAVID GRIFFITHS LAWSON, ANDREW MALCOLM NESBITT, ANDREW GEORGE POPPLEWELL, STEVAN GRAHAM SHAW, DIANA SHPEKTOR, YI ZHANG
  • Publication number: 20130330330
    Abstract: The present invention relates to blocking the activity of IL-TIF polypeptide molecules. IL-TIF is a cytokine involved in inflammatory processes and human disease. The present invention includes anti-IL-TIF antibodies and binding partners, as well as methods for antagonizing IL-TIF using such antibodies and binding partners in IL-TIF-related human inflammatory diseases, amongst other uses disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2013
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Applicant: ZYMOGENETICS, INC.
    Inventors: Wenfeng XU, Wayne R. KINDSVOGEL, Steven D. HUGHES, Yasmin A. CHANDRASEKHER