The invention pertains to improved treatment methods using DMDS, in particular cladribine, for the treatment of autoimmune diseases, in particular multiple sclerosis, and biomarkers, in particular immune cell subtypes, for predicting and/or optimising said treatment methods. The methods described rely on the use of immune cell subtypes, in particular T cells, B cells, NK cells subtypes and their ratios as present in blood samples from the patients for predicting and/or optimising the use of cladribine in the treatment of multiple sclerosis.
The present disclosure relates to combination therapies useful for the treatment of cancer. In particular, the invention relates to the combined use of a PD-1 inhibitor, a TGF-beta inhibitor, and a MCT4 inhibitor to treat cancer.
A61K 31/4709 - Non-condensed quinolines containing further heterocyclic rings
C07K 16/28 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against material from animals or humans against receptors, cell surface antigens or cell surface determinants
Described herein is protective gear to protect against infectious agents and an analytical method for determining the presence of an infectious agent. The analytical method uses sample collected from air, in particular exhaled breath, to determine the presence of an infectious agent in such air or breath sample.
The present invention encompasses NHE-1 inhibitors for use in the treatment of coronavirus infections, including COVID-19, alone or in combination with one or more additional therapeutic agents.
A61K 31/166 - Amides, e.g. hydroxamic acids having aromatic rings, e.g. colchicine, atenolol, progabide having the carbon atom of a carboxamide group directly attached to the aromatic ring, e.g. procainamide, procarbazine, metoclopramide, labetalol
The invention relates to the field of protein purification processes involving several chromatography steps. The invention pertains to a method for purifying a protein, preferably an antibody or fragment thereof or a protein containing said fragment, from a complex solution, wherein said method comprises at least two chromatography steps which are performed using buffers comprising or consisting of the same chemical compounds. The invention is particularly useful for large scale production and purification of recombinant proteins.
C07K 1/22 - Affinity chromatography or related techniques based upon selective absorption processes
B01D 15/20 - Selective adsorption, e.g. chromatography characterised by constructional or operational features relating to the conditioning of the sorbent material
B01D 15/42 - Selective adsorption, e.g. chromatography characterised by the development mode, e.g. by displacement or by elution
B01D 15/16 - Selective adsorption, e.g. chromatography characterised by constructional or operational features relating to the conditioning of the fluid carrier
The present invention relates to immunoassays for quantification of a high positively charged protein, such as a FGF-18 protein, in human synovial fluid sample.
The present disclosure relates to combination therapies useful for the treatment of cancer. In particular, the disclosure relates to the combined use of a PD-1 inhibitor, a TGFbeta inhibitor, and a PARP inhibitor to treat cancer.
A61K 31/454 - Non-condensed piperidines, e.g. piperocaine containing further heterocyclic ring systems containing a five-membered ring with nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. pimozide, domperidone
C07K 16/28 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against material from animals or humans against receptors, cell surface antigens or cell surface determinants
Described herein is dispensing cup for use with medicaments, which dispensing cup in use allows for the patient to (self) administer an oral medicament (tablet or capsule) without the need to come into direct (skin) contact with such medicament.
A61J 7/00 - Devices for administering medicines orally, e.g. spoons; Pill counting devices; Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine
A61J 1/03 - Containers specially adapted for medical or pharmaceutical purposes for pills or tablets
B65D 83/04 - Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for dispensing annular, disc-shaped, or spherical or like small articles, e.g. tablets or pills
B65D 65/46 - Applications of disintegrable, dissolvable or edible materials
B65D 75/36 - Articles or materials enclosed between two opposed sheets or blanks having their margins united, e.g. by pressure-sensitive adhesive, crimping, heat-sealing, or welding one or both sheets or blanks being recessed to accommodate contents one sheet or blank being recessed and the other formed of relatively stiff flat sheet material, e.g. blister packages
B65D 50/00 - Closures with means for discouraging unauthorised opening or removal thereof, with or without indicating means, e.g. child-proof closures
B65D 51/18 - Arrangements of closures with protective outer cap-like covers or of two or more co-operating closures
B65D 43/16 - Non-removable lids or covers hinged for upward or downward movement
10.
METHODS RELATED TO THE TREATMENT OF IGA NEPHROPATHY
The present disclosure relates to methods related to the treatment of IgA nephropathy. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to methods for treating a patient having IgA nephropathy (IgAN), to methods for reducing the serum Gd-IgA1 level in a patient having IgA nephropathy (IgAN), to methods for reducing the proteinuria in a patient having IgA nephropathy, to methods for reducing the serum Gd-IgA1 level and the proteinuria in a patient having IgA nephropathy, and further related disclosure.
The invention relates to a method for determining the clonality of a master cell bank (MCB) in which a transgene has been inserted. The method involves a combination of sequencing methodology and bioinformatic analysis, performed on multiple subclones originating from a common MCB, to establish a reliable set of reference transgene insertion regions in one reference subclone, and corresponding sets of comparative transgene insertion regions in one or more other subclones originating from the same MCB. Based on the degree of congruity between reference and comparative transgene insertion regions, the MCB is determined to be either monoclonal or polyclonal.
C12Q 1/6874 - Methods for sequencing involving nucleic acid arrays, e.g. sequencing by hybridisation [SBH]
C12Q 1/6881 - Nucleic acid products used in the analysis of nucleic acids, e.g. primers or probes for tissue or cell typing, e.g. human leukocyte antigen [HLA] probes
G16B 30/00 - ICT specially adapted for sequence analysis involving nucleotides or amino acids
The invention described herein relates to an improved method for analytical capillary gel electrophoresis (CGE) for complex biologic molecules. The methods for the improved CGE include steps for the partial reduction of the biologic analyte molecule for use as calibration standard and use such partially reduced calibration sample to obtain an improved calibration curve for CGE to be used with biologic analyte molecules.
Specific oral dosings, specific oral dosage forms, and/or specific oral dose regimens including Cladribine can be effective for the treatment of progressive forms of Multiple Sclerosis, especially Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis and/or Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis. Methods of treatment can be based on specific oral dosings, specific oral dosage forms, and/or specific oral dose regimens including Cladribine.
A61K 31/7076 - Compounds having saccharide radicals and heterocyclic rings having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. nucleosides, nucleotides containing six-membered rings with nitrogen as a ring hetero atom containing condensed or non-condensed pyrimidines containing purines, e.g. adenosine, adenylic acid
Transdermal drug delivery devices are described herein such as a microneedle array patch, to be placed on the skin for transdermal delivery of a medicament. The transdermal drug delivery device for delivery of a bioactive agent through mammalian skin comprises an array of microneedles and a means to actuate the microneedles, wherein the actuation means actuates the microneedles separately.
Described herein is a bioinformatic method for determining the presence of viral contamination in a sample and if such viral contamination is present the identification of the type(s) of contamination. The method uses high throughput sequencing techniques on DNA and/or RNA present in a sample. The methods described herein facilitate in-process control and r processing for release of batches, cell banks, bulk harvest and raw materials.
Described herein is a bioinformatic method for determining the presence of viral contamination in a sample and if such viral contamination is present the identification of the type(s) of contamination. The method uses high throughput sequencing techniques on DNA and/or RNA present in a sample. The methods described herein facilitate in-process control and r processing for release of batches, cell banks, bulk harvest and raw materials.
The present invention relates to combination therapies useful for the treatment of cancer. In particular, the invention relates to the combined use of a PD-1 inhibitor, a TGF? inhibitor, and an adenosine inhibitor to treat cancer.
C07K 16/28 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against material from animals or humans against receptors, cell surface antigens or cell surface determinants
The present invention relates to combination therapies useful for the treatment of cancer. In particular, the invention relates to the combined use of a PD-1 inhibitor, a TGFβ inhibitor, and an adenosine inhibitor to treat cancer.
C07K 16/28 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against material from animals or humans against receptors, cell surface antigens or cell surface determinants
Described herein is a home stock management system (1) for packaged items comprising a stationary data collection module (10) configured to wirelessly collect data from one or more packaged items (11) and to transmit the collected data to a processing module (12) wherein the packaged item(s) (11) include(s) a wireless tag (15), a processing module (12) for receiving, storing and processing the collected data from the collection module (10), and a notification means (13), wherein, the data collection module (10) is configured to collect data from the one or more packaged items (11) present in the home without user intervention. The processing module (12) is configured to process the collected data to determine status information and the notification means (13) is configured to communicate to one or more authorized users the status information. The home stock management system (1) can be used for the monitoring of consumable packaged items in the house or for monitoring and managing the stock and use of medication in a patient home or residence.
A61J 1/03 - Containers specially adapted for medical or pharmaceutical purposes for pills or tablets
G16H 20/10 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients
G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
20.
Systems and methods for automated assessment of embryo quality using image based features
Systems and methods for automated imaging and evaluation of image based features are disclosed herein. Method for automated imaging and evaluation of image based features can include receiving time-lapse images of at least one human embryo contained in a multi-well culture dish that can have a plurality of micro-wells. Image based features can be automatically generated from the time-lapse images of the human embryo. The image based features, which can include a cavitation feature, can be inputted into a classifier. The classifier can automatically and directly generate a viability prediction with the classifier from the image-based features.
The glycosylation profile of a biologic molecule describes important aspects of such biologic molecule. The characterization of the glycosylation profile of a biologic molecule is an important part of the critical quality attributes in the manufacturing and analytical processes for biologic molecules. As such described herein are methods to determine and characterize the glycosylation profile of a biologic molecule. In particular, the method uses one or more indices to describe the glycosylation profile as a finger-print of such biologic molecule.
The glycosylation profile of a biologic molecule describes important aspects of such biologic molecule. The characterization of the glycosylation profile of a biologic molecule is an important part of the critical quality attributes in the manufacturing and analytical processes for biologic molecules. As such described herein are methods to determine and characterize the glycosylation profile of a biologic molecule. In particular, the method uses one or more indices to describe the glycosylation profile as a finger-print of such biologic molecule.
Provides herein is a method for identifying the specific cell lineage of cells in culture comprising the steps of determining from the nucleic acid molecules isolated from said recombinant cells in culture the presence of polymorphisms or SNPs at at least 5 different positions within at least five genes contained in said nucleic acid molecules, obtaining a genetic profile from the determination of the previous step, and identiyfing the cell lineage of said cells in culture from said genetic profile, and wherein the recombinant cells produce a recombinant protein.
The invention pertains to improved treatment methods using DMDS, in particular cladribine, for the treatment of autoimmune diseases, in particular multiple sclerosis, and biomarkers, in particular immune cell subtypes, for predicting and/or optimising said treatment methods. The methods described rely on the use of immune cell subtypes, in particular T cells, B cells, NK cells subtypes and their ratios as present in blood samples from the patients for predicting and/or optimising the use of cladribine in the treatment of multiple sclerosis.
The invention relates to the field of protein purification processes involving several chromatography steps. The invention pertains to a method for purifying a protein, preferably an antibody or fragment thereof or a protein containing said fragment, from a complex solution, wherein said method comprises at least two chromatography steps which are performed using buffers comprising or consisting of the same chemical compounds. The invention is particularly useful for large scale production and purification of recombinant proteins.
The invention relates to the field of protein purification processes involving several chromatography steps. The invention pertains to a method for purifying a protein, preferably an antibody or fragment thereof or a protein containing said fragment, from a complex solution, wherein said method comprises at least two chromatography steps which are performed using buffers comprising or consisting of the same chemical compounds. The invention is particularly useful for large scale production and purification of recombinant proteins.
The present disclosure relates to combination therapies useful for the treatment of cancer. In particular, the invention relates to the combined use of a PD-1 inhibitor, a TGF-beta inhibitor, and a MCT4 inhibitor to treat cancer.
C07K 16/28 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against material from animals or humans against receptors, cell surface antigens or cell surface determinants
28.
PROTEINS FOR THE DETECTION OF SCHISTOSOMA INFECTION
The present disclosure relates to combination therapies useful for the treatment of cancer. In particular, the invention relates to the combined use of a PD-1 inhibitor, a TGF-beta inhibitor, and a MCT4 inhibitor to treat cancer.
C07K 16/28 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against material from animals or humans against receptors, cell surface antigens or cell surface determinants
C07D 213/71 - Sulfur atoms to which a second hetero atom is attached
The present disclosure relates to combination therapies useful for the treatment of cancer. In particular, the disclosure relates to the combined use of a PD-1 inhibitor, a TGFbeta inhibitor, and a PARP inhibitor to treat cancer.
C07K 16/28 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against material from animals or humans against receptors, cell surface antigens or cell surface determinants
A61K 31/454 - Non-condensed piperidines, e.g. piperocaine containing further heterocyclic ring systems containing a five-membered ring with nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. pimozide, domperidone
A61K 39/395 - Antibodies; Immunoglobulins; Immune serum, e.g. antilymphocytic serum
The present disclosure relates to combination therapies useful for the treatment of cancer. In particular, the disclosure relates to the combined use of a PD-1 inhibitor, a TGFbeta inhibitor, and a PARP inhibitor to treat cancer.
A61K 31/454 - Non-condensed piperidines, e.g. piperocaine containing further heterocyclic ring systems containing a five-membered ring with nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. pimozide, domperidone
C07K 16/28 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against material from animals or humans against receptors, cell surface antigens or cell surface determinants
32.
COMMUNICATION APPARATUS FOR USE WITH ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION ELEMENT, ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION ELEMENT AND USES THEREOF
There is described a communication system (1) comprising a central unit (3) and a communication element (20). The central unit (3) comprises at least one RF antenna (4), a transmitter (6) configured to transmit a RF signal and a receiver (8) configured to receive a backscattered RF signal. The communication element (20) comprises a RF antenna (22) and a modulator (23) configured to backscatter the RF signal. The communication element (20) comprises a means for modulating the backscattered RF signal into a spread spectrum backscattered RF signal, and a means for supplying power.
H04B 1/707 - Spread spectrum techniques using direct sequence modulation
H04B 5/00 - Near-field transmission systems, e.g. inductive loop type
G06K 7/00 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers
G06K 19/077 - Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier
G06K 19/07 - Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards with integrated circuit chips
33.
NHE-1 INHIBITORS FOR THE TREATMENT OF CORONAVIRUS INFECTIONS
The present invention encompasses NHE-1 inhibitors for use in the treatment of coronavirus infections, including COVID-19, alone or in combination with one or more additional therapeutic agents.
A61K 31/166 - Amides, e.g. hydroxamic acids having aromatic rings, e.g. colchicine, atenolol, progabide having the carbon atom of a carboxamide group directly attached to the aromatic ring, e.g. procainamide, procarbazine, metoclopramide, labetalol
The present invention encompasses NHE-1 inhibitors for use in the treatment of coronavirus infections, including COVID-19, alone or in combination with one or more additional therapeutic agents.
A61K 31/166 - Amides, e.g. hydroxamic acids having aromatic rings, e.g. colchicine, atenolol, progabide having the carbon atom of a carboxamide group directly attached to the aromatic ring, e.g. procainamide, procarbazine, metoclopramide, labetalol
Described herein is dispensing cup for use with medicaments, which dispensing cup in use allows for the patient to (self) administer an oral medicament (tablet or capsule) without the need to come into direct (skin) contact with such medicament.
Injection device (2) comprising a housing (3), a syringe cradle (12) for removably receiving a syringe (1) having a needle (7), a container (10) with a flange (11), a plunger (9) and a removable needle cap (8) in the housing, and a system for performing automated injection comprising: —a cap actuation mechanism (4) for gripping, storing and retrieving the needle cap, —a syringe actuation mechanism (5) for moving the syringe in an injection direction (Id) from a position where the needle is inside the housing to an injection position where the needle projects out of a needle port of the housing on a skin contact face of the housing, and —a plunger actuation mechanism (6) for advancing the plunger for administration of the liquid drug.
A61M 5/20 - Automatic syringes, e.g. with automatically actuated piston rod, with automatic needle injection, filling automatically
A61M 5/32 - Syringes - Details - Details of needles pertaining to their connection with syringe or hub; Accessories for bringing the needle into, or holding the needle on, the body; Devices for protection of needles
A61M 5/315 - Pistons; Piston-rods; Guiding, blocking or restricting the movement of the rod; Appliances on the rod for facilitating dosing
Described herein is dispensing cup for use with medicaments, which dispensing cup in use allows for the patient to (self) administer an oral medicament (tablet or capsule) without the need to come into direct (skin) contact with such medicament.
A61J 1/03 - Containers specially adapted for medical or pharmaceutical purposes for pills or tablets
A61J 7/00 - Devices for administering medicines orally, e.g. spoons; Pill counting devices; Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine
B65D 83/04 - Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for dispensing annular, disc-shaped, or spherical or like small articles, e.g. tablets or pills
38.
METHODS RELATED TO THE TREATMENT OF IGA NEPHROPATHY
The present disclosure relates to methods related to the treatment of IgA nephropathy. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to methods for treating a patient having IgA nephropathy (IgAN), to methods for reducing the serum Gd-IgAl level in a patient having IgA nephropathy (IgAN), to methods for reducing the proteinuria in a patient having IgA nephropathy, to methods for reducing the serum Gd-IgAl level and the proteinuria in a patient having IgA nephropathy, and further related disclosure. Agents used in these methods are transmembrane activator and calcium modulator and cyclophilin ligand-interactor (TACI)- immunoglobulin (Ig) fusion molecules (TACl-Ig/TACI-Fc fusion molecules) such as atacicept.
A61K 38/17 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acids; Gastrins; Somatostatins; Melanotropins; Derivatives thereof from humans
A61P 3/12 - Drugs for disorders of the metabolism for electrolyte homeostasis
C07K 14/47 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acids; Gastrins; Somatostatins; Melanotropins; Derivatives thereof from humans from vertebrates from mammals
The present invention relates to combination therapies useful for the treatment of cancer. In particular, the invention relates to the combined use of a PD-1 inhibitor, a TGFβ inhibitor, and a VEGF inhibitor to treat cancer.
C07K 16/22 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against material from animals or humans against growth factors
C07K 16/28 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against material from animals or humans against receptors, cell surface antigens or cell surface determinants
40.
COMBINATION TREATMENT FOR CANCER BASED UPON AN ICOS ANTIBODY AND A PD-L1 ANTIBODY TGF-BETA-RECEPTOR FUSION PROTEIN
The invention relates to a method of treating cancer, involving the combination of an ICOS binding protein, a PD-1 inhibitor and a TGF-? inhibitor. In particular, the invention relates to an ICOS binding protein (e.g. an anti-ICOS antibody) and a fusion protein targeting human protein Programmed Death Ligand 1 (PD-L1) or Programmed Cell Death Protein 1 (PD-1), and Transforming Growth Factor ? (TGF-?) (e.g. an anti-PD-(L)1(IgG):TGF?R fusion protein, comprising, for example, an anti-PD-L1 antibody and a TGF?RII or a fragment capable of binding to TGF-?).
C07K 16/28 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against material from animals or humans against receptors, cell surface antigens or cell surface determinants
41.
COMBINATION TREATMENT FOR CANCER BASED UPON AN ICOS ANTIBODY AND A PD-L1 ANTIBODY TGF-BETA-RECEPTOR FUSION PROTEIN
GLAXOSMITHKLINE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT LIMITED (United Kingdom)
ARES TRADING S.A. (Switzerland)
Inventor
Ballas, Marc S.
Ellis, Catherine E.
Hirschfeld, Steven
Abstract
The invention relates to a method of treating cancer, involving the combination of an ICOS binding protein, a PD-1 inhibitor and a TGF-β inhibitor. In particular, the invention relates to an ICOS binding protein (e.g. an anti-ICOS antibody) and a fusion protein targeting human protein Programmed Death Ligand 1 (PD-L1) or Programmed Cell Death Protein 1 (PD-1), and Transforming Growth Factor β (TGF-β) (e.g. an anti-PD-(L)1(IgG):TGFβR fusion protein, comprising, for example, an anti-PD-L1 antibody and a TGFβRII or a fragment capable of binding to TGF-β).
C07K 16/28 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against material from animals or humans against receptors, cell surface antigens or cell surface determinants
A61K 39/395 - Antibodies; Immunoglobulins; Immune serum, e.g. antilymphocytic serum
The invention described herein relates to an improved method for analytical capillary gel electrophoresis (CGE) for complex biologic molecules. The methods for the improved CGE include steps for the partial reduction of the biologic analyte molecule for use as calibration standard and use such partially reduced calibration sample to obtain an improved calibration curve for CGE to be used with biologic analyte molecules.
The invention described herein relates to an improved method for analytical capillary gel electrophoresis (CGE) for complex biologic molecules. The methods for the improved CGE include steps for the partial reduction of the biologic analyte molecule for use as calibration standard and use such partially reduced calibration sample to obtain an improved calibration curve for CGE to be used with biologic analyte molecules.
Transdermal drug delivery devices are described herein such as a microneedle array patch, to be placed on the skin for transdermal delivery of a medicament. The transdermal drug delivery device for delivery of a bioactive agent through mammalian skin comprises an array of microneedles and a means to actuate the microneedles, wherein the actuation means actuates the microneedles separately.
The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition, particularly a pharmaceutical composition comprising an IgG:TGFβRII (such as an anti-PD-L1:TGFβ-inhibiting) fusion protein. The present invention also relates inter alia to a method of manufacturing the composition, to a kit including the composition, to a package including the composition, to a method of manufacturing the package, and to methods of treatment using the composition and/or package, especially cancer treatments.
The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition, particularly a pharmaceutical composition comprising an IgG:TGF?RII (such as an anti-PD-L1:TGF?-inhibiting) fusion protein. The present invention also relates inter alia to a method of manufacturing the composition, to a kit including the composition, to a package including the composition, to a method of manufacturing the package, and to methods of treatment using the composition and/or package, especially cancer treatments.
Transdermal drug delivery devices are described herein such as a microneedle array patch, to be placed on the skin for transdermal delivery of a medicament. The transdermal drug delivery device for delivery of a bioactive agent through mammalian skin comprises an array of microneedles and a means to actuate the microneedles, wherein the actuation means actuates the microneedles separately.
The present invention relates to a method for controlling the afucosylation level of a glycoprotein composition. The method comprises the control of the afucosylation level by selecting the appropriate temperature and/or pH. The invention also relates to glycoprotein compositions produced according to the method of the invention.
C07K 16/24 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against material from animals or humans against cytokines, lymphokines or interferons
The present invention relates to combination therapies useful for the treatment of cancer. In particular, the invention relates to the combined use of a PD-1 inhibitor, a TGFβ inhibitor, an ATM inhibitor and radiation to treat cancer.
A61K 31/4745 - Quinolines; Isoquinolines ortho- or peri-condensed with heterocyclic ring systems condensed with ring systems having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. phenanthrolines
A61K 38/17 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acids; Gastrins; Somatostatins; Melanotropins; Derivatives thereof from humans
A61K 39/395 - Antibodies; Immunoglobulins; Immune serum, e.g. antilymphocytic serum
The present invention relates to combination therapies useful for the treatment of cancer. In particular, the invention relates to the combined use of a PD-1 inhibitor, a TGF? inhibitor, an ATM inhibitor and radiation to treat cancer.
A61K 31/4745 - Quinolines; Isoquinolines ortho- or peri-condensed with heterocyclic ring systems condensed with ring systems having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. phenanthrolines
A61K 38/17 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acids; Gastrins; Somatostatins; Melanotropins; Derivatives thereof from humans
A61K 39/395 - Antibodies; Immunoglobulins; Immune serum, e.g. antilymphocytic serum
C07K 16/28 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against material from animals or humans against receptors, cell surface antigens or cell surface determinants
A61K 9/00 - Medicinal preparations characterised by special physical form
C12Q 1/6886 - Nucleic acid products used in the analysis of nucleic acids, e.g. primers or probes for diseases caused by alterations of genetic material for cancer
Described herein is a home stock management system (1) for packaged items comprising a stationary data collection module (10) configured to wirelessly collect data from one or more packaged items (11) and to transmit the collected data to a processing module (12) wherein the packaged item(s) (11) include(s) a wireless tag (15), a processing module (12) for receiving, storing and processing the collected data from the collection module (10), and a notification means (13), wherein, the data collection module (10) is configured to collect data from the one or more packaged items (11) present in the home without user intervention. The processing module (12) is configured to process the collected data to determine status information and the notification means (13) is configured to communicate to one or more authorized users the status information. The home stock management system (1) can be used for the monitoring of consumable packaged items in the house or for monitoring and managing the stock and use of medication in a patient home or residence.
Described herein is a home stock management system (1) for packaged items comprising a stationary data collection module (10) configured to wirelessly collect data from one or more packaged items (11) and to transmit the collected data to a processing module (12) wherein the packaged item(s) (11) include(s) a wireless tag (15), a processing module (12) for receiving, storing and processing the collected data from the collection module (10), and a notification means (13), wherein, the data collection module (10) is configured to collect data from the one or more packaged items (11) present in the home without user intervention. The processing module (12) is configured to process the collected data to determine status information and the notification means (13) is configured to communicate to one or more authorized users the status information. The home stock management system (1) can be used for the monitoring of consumable packaged items in the house or for monitoring and managing the stock and use of medication in a patient home or residence.
The present disclosure describes combination therapies comprising a PD-1 axis binding antagonist, wherein the cancer has been pre-determined to have one or more genetic mutations in one or more genes, to have certain gene expression profiles, and/or to have other biomarkers.
A61K 31/496 - Non-condensed piperazines containing further heterocyclic rings, e.g. rifampin, thiothixene
A61K 39/395 - Antibodies; Immunoglobulins; Immune serum, e.g. antilymphocytic serum
C07K 16/28 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against material from animals or humans against receptors, cell surface antigens or cell surface determinants
C12Q 1/6886 - Nucleic acid products used in the analysis of nucleic acids, e.g. primers or probes for diseases caused by alterations of genetic material for cancer
55.
Methods for modulating protein mannosylation profiles using maduramycin, narasin, or salinomycin
The present invention relates to methods and compositions for modulating mannosylation profile of recombinant proteins expressed by mammalian host cells during the cell culture process, using a polyether ionophore.
Systems disclosed herein provide for a disposal cabinet for discarding and identifying a variety of injection devices. Embodiments provide for the identification of the injection device based on at least one color and shape of the injection device. The identification of the injection device is performed with a plurality of decision trees. The injection devices are safely and efficiently 5 discarded into a disposal container located within the disposal cabinet.
A61B 50/36 - Containers specially adapted for packaging, protecting, dispensing, collecting or disposing of surgical or diagnostic appliances or instruments for collecting or disposing of used articles
A61B 90/90 - Identification means for patients or instruments, e.g. tags
A61B 90/92 - Identification means for patients or instruments, e.g. tags coded with colour
There is described a communication system (1) comprising a central unit (3) and a communication element (20). The central unit (3) comprises at least one RF antenna (4), a transmitter (6) configured to transmit a RF signal and a receiver (8) configured to receive a backscattered RF signal. The communication element (20) comprises a RF antenna (22) and a modulator (23) configured to backscatter the RF signal. The communication element (20) comprises a means for modulating the backscattered RF signal into a spread spectrum backscattered RF signal, and a means for supplying power.
There is described a communication system (1) comprising a central unit (3) and a communication element (20). The central unit (3) comprises at least one RF antenna (4), a transmitter (6) configured to transmit a RF signal and a receiver (8) configured to receive a backscattered RF signal. The communication element (20) comprises a RF antenna (22) and a modulator (23) configured to backscatter the RF signal. The communication element (20) comprises a means for modulating the backscattered RF signal into a spread spectrum backscattered RF signal, and a means for supplying power.
G06K 19/07 - Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards with integrated circuit chips
G06K 19/077 - Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier
H04B 1/707 - Spread spectrum techniques using direct sequence modulation
G06Q 10/08 - Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distribution; Inventory or stock management
G06K 7/00 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers
H01Q 1/22 - Supports; Mounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles
H04B 5/00 - Near-field transmission systems, e.g. inductive loop type
IdId) from a position where the needle is inside the housing to an injection position where the needle projects out of a needle port of the housing on a skin contact face of the housing, and - a plunger actuation mechanism (6) for advancing the plunger for administration of the liquid drug.
A61M 5/20 - Automatic syringes, e.g. with automatically actuated piston rod, with automatic needle injection, filling automatically
A61M 5/32 - Syringes - Details - Details of needles pertaining to their connection with syringe or hub; Accessories for bringing the needle into, or holding the needle on, the body; Devices for protection of needles
A61M 5/145 - Pressure infusion, e.g. using pumps using pressurised reservoirs, e.g. by means of pistons
A61M 5/28 - Syringe ampoules or cartridges, i.e. ampoules or cartridges provided with a needle
Injection device (2) comprising a housing (3), a syringe cradle (12) for removably receiving a syringe (1) having a needle (7), a container (10) with a flange (11), a plunger (9) and a removable needle cap (8) in the housing, and a system for performing automated injection comprising: - a cap actuation mechanism (4) for gripping, storing and retrieving the needle cap, - a syringe actuation mechanism (5) for moving the syringe in an injection direction (Id) from a position where the needle is inside the housing to an injection position where the needle projects out of a needle port of the housing on a skin contact face of the housing, and - a plunger actuation mechanism (6) for advancing the plunger for administration of the liquid drug.
A61M 5/20 - Automatic syringes, e.g. with automatically actuated piston rod, with automatic needle injection, filling automatically
A61M 5/145 - Pressure infusion, e.g. using pumps using pressurised reservoirs, e.g. by means of pistons
A61M 5/28 - Syringe ampoules or cartridges, i.e. ampoules or cartridges provided with a needle
A61M 5/32 - Syringes - Details - Details of needles pertaining to their connection with syringe or hub; Accessories for bringing the needle into, or holding the needle on, the body; Devices for protection of needles
Provides herein is a method for identifying the specific cell lineage of cells in culture comprising the steps of determining from the nucleic acid molecules isolated from said recombinant cells in culture the presence of polymorphisms or SNPs at at least 5 different positions within at least five genes 5 contained in said nucleic acid molecules, obtaining a genetic profile from the determination of the previous step, and identiyfing the cell lineage of said cells in culture from said genetic profile, and wherein the recombinant cells produce a recombinant protein.
Provides herein is a method for identifying the specific cell lineage of cells in culture comprising the steps of determining from the nucleic acid molecules isolated from said recombinant cells in culture the presence of polymorphisms or SNPs at at least 5 different positions within at least five genes 5 contained in said nucleic acid molecules, obtaining a genetic profile from the determination of the previous step, and identiyfing the cell lineage of said cells in culture from said genetic profile, and wherein the recombinant cells produce a recombinant protein.
Information about a drug-containing vessel is determined by capturing image data of the curved surface of a cylindrical portion of a drug-containing vessel. The image data is unfurled from around the curved surface, binarised, and a template matching algorithm employed to determine that the label information comprises candidate information about the vessel and/or the drug.
The subject invention pertains to methods of treating HIV-1 infected subject comprising the administration of growth hormone to a subject infected by HIV-1. The subject may be undergoing co-administration of anti-retroviral therapies (ARTs), may be untreated with anti-retroviral drugs (ARDs) or may be in a period of time where no ART is being administered. Growth hormone may be administered at a fixed dosage for a set period of time or may be administered at a first dosage for a first period of time that may then be increased or decreased to a second dosage for a second period of time.
A61K 31/708 - Compounds having saccharide radicals and heterocyclic rings having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. nucleosides, nucleotides containing six-membered rings with nitrogen as a ring hetero atom containing condensed or non-condensed pyrimidines containing purines, e.g. adenosine, adenylic acid having oxo groups directly attached to the purine ring system, e.g. guanosine, guanylic acid
A61K 31/7068 - Compounds having saccharide radicals and heterocyclic rings having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. nucleosides, nucleotides containing six-membered rings with nitrogen as a ring hetero atom containing condensed or non-condensed pyrimidines having oxo groups directly attached to the pyrimidine ring, e.g. cytidine, cytidylic acid
A61K 31/341 - Heterocyclic compounds having oxygen as the only ring hetero atom, e.g. fungichromin having five-membered rings with one oxygen as the only ring hetero atom, e.g. isosorbide not condensed with another ring, e.g. ranitidine, furosemide, bufetolol, muscarine
A61K 31/675 - Phosphorus compounds having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. pyridoxal phosphate
A61K 31/496 - Non-condensed piperazines containing further heterocyclic rings, e.g. rifampin, thiothixene
A61K 31/536 - Heterocyclic compounds having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. guanethidine or rifamycins having six-membered rings with at least one nitrogen and at least one oxygen as the ring hetero atoms, e.g. 1,2-oxazines ortho- or peri-condensed with carbocyclic ring systems
A61K 31/505 - Pyrimidines; Hydrogenated pyrimidines, e.g. trimethoprim
A61K 31/551 - Heterocyclic compounds having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. guanethidine or rifamycins having seven-membered rings, e.g. azelastine, pentylenetetrazole having two nitrogens as ring hetero atoms, e.g. clozapine, dilazep
A61K 31/7072 - Compounds having saccharide radicals and heterocyclic rings having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. nucleosides, nucleotides containing six-membered rings with nitrogen as a ring hetero atom containing condensed or non-condensed pyrimidines having oxo groups directly attached to the pyrimidine ring, e.g. cytidine, cytidylic acid having two oxo groups directly attached to the pyrimidine ring, e.g. uridine, uridylic acid, thymidine, zidovudine
A system determines the location of a tip of a hypodermic needle by moving a needle along a path, shining light from two sources onto respective portions of the path, and analysing signals received from the respective light sources that have been reflected by the needle.
A61M 5/42 - Devices for bringing media into the body in a subcutaneous, intra-vascular or intramuscular way; Accessories therefor, e.g. filling or cleaning devices, arm rests having means for desensitising skin, for protruding skin to facilitate piercing, or for locating point where body is to be pierced
A61M 5/32 - Syringes - Details - Details of needles pertaining to their connection with syringe or hub; Accessories for bringing the needle into, or holding the needle on, the body; Devices for protection of needles
A61M 5/20 - Automatic syringes, e.g. with automatically actuated piston rod, with automatic needle injection, filling automatically
66.
Method of reducing serine for asparagine misincorporation
The present invention relates to a method of reducing serine for asparagine misincorporation in a protein produced by a culture of cells in a cell culture method, the method comprising the addition of asparagine and iron to the cell culture medium.
C12P 21/02 - Preparation of peptides or proteins having a known sequence of two or more amino acids, e.g. glutathione
C07K 16/24 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against material from animals or humans against cytokines, lymphokines or interferons
67.
Methods for modifying glycosylation using manganese
The present invention relates to a cell culture method for adjusting the proportion of G0, G1, G2, and high-mannose galactosylation variants in a population of a recombinant protein produced by a culture of cells in a cell culture medium by supplementing the cell culture medium with manganese at one or more days of the cell culture method duration.
C07K 16/24 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against material from animals or humans against cytokines, lymphokines or interferons
68.
Systems and methods for generating a mask for automated assessment of embryo quality
Systems and methods for generating a mask for automated assessment of embryo quality are disclosed herein. The method for generating a mask for automated assessment of embryo quality can include receiving an image, including a plurality of pixels, of a human embryo from an imaging system. A pixel can be selected and features of the selected pixel can be determined by generating a plurality of random boxes of random sizes and at random locations about the selected pixel. The selected pixel can be identified as one of: inside of a mask area; and outside of the mask area based on the determined features.
The present invention relates to a method for controlling the afucosylation level of a glycoprotein composition. The method comprises the control of the afucosylation level by selecting the appropriate temperature and/or pH. The invention also relates to glycoprotein compositions produced according to the method of the invention.
C07K 16/24 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against material from animals or humans against cytokines, lymphokines or interferons
70.
METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE AFUCOSYLATION LEVEL OF A GLYCOPROTEIN COMPOSITION
The present invention relates to a method for controlling the afucosylation level of a glycoprotein composition. The method comprises the control of the afucosylation level by selecting the appropriate temperature and/or pH. The invention also relates to glycoprotein compositions produced according to the method of the invention.
C07K 16/24 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against material from animals or humans against cytokines, lymphokines or interferons
The present invention relates to storage containers for electronic injection devices. The storage container comprises a desiccant in airflow communication with an interior space of the storage container, the desiccant being replaceable for continued use of the storage container.
A61M 5/00 - Devices for bringing media into the body in a subcutaneous, intra-vascular or intramuscular way; Accessories therefor, e.g. filling or cleaning devices, arm rests
B65D 81/26 - Adaptations for preventing deterioration or decay of contents; Applications to the container or packaging material of food preservatives, fungicides, pesticides or animal repellants with provision for draining away, or absorbing, fluids, e.g. exuded by contents; Applications of corrosion inhibitors or desiccators
B65D 81/00 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents
A61J 1/00 - Containers specially adapted for medical or pharmaceutical purposes
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METHODS FOR MODULATING PROTEIN MANNOSYLATION PROFILES USING MADURAMYCIN, NARASIN, OR SALINOMYCIN
The present invention relates to methods and compositions for modulating mannosylation profile of recombinant proteins expressed by mammalian host cells during the cell culture process, using a polyether ionophore.
The present invention relates to methods and compositions for modulating mannosylation profile of recombinant proteins expressed by mammalian host cells during the cell culture process, using a polyether ionophore.
The present invention relates to methods and compositions for modulating glycosylation profile, such as the galactosylation profile, of recombinant proteins expressed by mammalian host cells during the cell culture process by supplementing cell culture media with a peracetyl galactose.
The present invention relates to pyrazole compounds, and pharmaceutically acceptable compositions thereof, useful as positive allosteric modulators of follicle stimulating hormone receptor (FSHR).
C07D 491/052 - Ortho-condensed systems with only one oxygen atom as ring hetero atom in the oxygen-containing ring the oxygen-containing ring being six-membered
A61P 5/24 - Drugs for disorders of the endocrine system of the sex hormones
A61P 15/08 - Drugs for genital or sexual disorders; Contraceptives for gonadal disorders or for enhancing fertility, e.g. inducers of ovulation or of spermatogenesis
A61K 31/4162 - 1,2-Diazoles condensed with heterocyclic ring systems
A61K 31/454 - Non-condensed piperidines, e.g. piperocaine containing further heterocyclic ring systems containing a five-membered ring with nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. pimozide, domperidone
A61K 31/5377 - 1,4-Oxazines, e.g. morpholine not condensed and containing further heterocyclic rings, e.g. timolol
A61K 31/422 - Oxazoles not condensed and containing further heterocyclic rings
A61K 31/4439 - Non-condensed pyridines; Hydrogenated derivatives thereof containing further heterocyclic ring systems containing a five-membered ring with nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. omeprazole
A61K 31/541 - Non-condensed thiazines containing further heterocyclic rings
There is disclosed an interactive patient care system configured to provide care to a patient suffering from a chronic disease or condition, comprising a server system (6) configured to receive and transmit data via a communication network (16) to and from users including 5 patients (15a) and health care professionals (15b). The server system comprises a processing unit (6e), a memory (6f), a patient database (6c) configured to store data related to the patient and a library database (6d) configured to store data related to predefined therapeutic interventions obtained on evidence-based care pathways. The server system further comprises an application server (6b) and a communication server (6a) including a web server 10 software application for data transfer through the internet. The application server (6b) comprises a patient care system software for chronic disease or condition management, configured to: i) select for a given patient at least one predefined therapeutic intervention from the library database based at least on the data related to the patient stored in the patient database, and ii) generate a personalized care plan based at least on the selected predefined 15 therapeutic intervention. The patient care system software comprises patient therapy services (40) comprising health monitoring components (40c) configured to monitor health parameters and/or treatment adherence parameters of the patient. The therapy services are configured to provide health care assistance to the patients based on said personalized care plan.
G16H 20/00 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance
G16H 20/70 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to mental therapies, e.g. psychological therapy or autogenous training
G16H 20/30 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to physical therapies or activities, e.g. physiotherapy, acupressure or exercising
The present invention relates to a method for purifying proteins, such as Fc fusion proteins or antibodies, from a sample comprising said proteins and impurities, through the use of a three- chromatographic columns procedure, including a chromatography on hydroxyapatite- and/or Fluorapatite-containing material. The invention is also concerned with pharmaceutical compositions comprising the purified proteins obtainable by the process of the invention.
The present invention relates to a method for purifying proteins, such as Fc fusion proteins or antibodies, from a sample comprising said proteins and impurities, through the use of a three- chromatographic columns procedure, including a chromatography on hydroxyapatite- and/or Fluorapatite-containing material. The invention is also concerned with pharmaceutical compositions comprising the purified proteins obtainable by the process of the invention.
The present invention provides a composition comprising an interferon-beta (IFN-beta) protein of which at least 80% is deamidated, a deamidated IFN-beta 1a protein, methods of producing deamidated proteins, and therapeutic uses of such compositions and deamidated IFN-beta 1a proteins.
A system determines the location of a tip (106) of a hypodermic needle (104) by moving a needle along a path (108), shining light from two sources onto respective portions of the path, and analysing signals received from the respective light sources that have been reflected by the needle.
A61M 5/42 - Devices for bringing media into the body in a subcutaneous, intra-vascular or intramuscular way; Accessories therefor, e.g. filling or cleaning devices, arm rests having means for desensitising skin, for protruding skin to facilitate piercing, or for locating point where body is to be pierced
81.
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING INFORMATION ABOUT A DRUG-CONTAINING VESSEL
Information about a drug-containing vessel is determined by capturing image data of the curved surface of a cylindrical portion of a drug-containing vessel. The image data is unfurled from around the curved surface, binarised, and a template matching algorithm employed to determine that the label information comprises candidate information about the vessel and/or the drug.
A system determines the location of a tip (106) of a hypodermic needle (104) by moving a needle along a path (108), shining light from two sources onto respective portions of the path, and analysing signals received from the respective light sources that have been reflected by the needle.
A61M 5/42 - Devices for bringing media into the body in a subcutaneous, intra-vascular or intramuscular way; Accessories therefor, e.g. filling or cleaning devices, arm rests having means for desensitising skin, for protruding skin to facilitate piercing, or for locating point where body is to be pierced
83.
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING INFORMATION ABOUT A DRUG-CONTAINING VESSEL
Information about a drug-containing vessel is determined by capturing image data of the curved surface of a cylindrical portion of a drug-containing vessel. The image data is unfurled from around the curved surface, binarised, and a template matching algorithm employed to determine that the label information comprises candidate information about the vessel and/or the drug.
A61K 31/4427 - Non-condensed pyridines; Hydrogenated derivatives thereof containing further heterocyclic ring systems
A61K 31/4439 - Non-condensed pyridines; Hydrogenated derivatives thereof containing further heterocyclic ring systems containing a five-membered ring with nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. omeprazole
A61K 31/506 - Pyrimidines; Hydrogenated pyrimidines, e.g. trimethoprim not condensed and containing further heterocyclic rings
A61K 45/06 - Mixtures of active ingredients without chemical characterisation, e.g. antiphlogistics and cardiaca
A61K 31/437 - Heterocyclic compounds having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. guanethidine or rifamycins having six-membered rings with one nitrogen as the only ring hetero atom ortho- or peri-condensed with heterocyclic ring systems the heterocyclic ring system containing a five-membered ring having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. indolizine, beta-carboline
A61K 31/454 - Non-condensed piperidines, e.g. piperocaine containing further heterocyclic ring systems containing a five-membered ring with nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. pimozide, domperidone
C07D 519/00 - Heterocyclic compounds containing more than one system of two or more relevant hetero rings condensed among themselves or condensed with a common carbocyclic ring system not provided for in groups or
85.
Methods for modulating production profiles of recombinant proteins
The invention is in the field of cell culture. Particularly the invention relates to methods of culturing a host cell expressing a recombinant protein in a cell culture medium comprising an effective amount of 4,4′diisothiocyanostilbene-2,2′-disulfonic acid (DIDS) or supplemented with an effective amount of DIDS, whereby production of said protein is increased relative to cells grown without DIDS.
C12N 5/00 - Undifferentiated human, animal or plant cells, e.g. cell lines; Tissues; Cultivation or maintenance thereof; Culture media therefor
C07K 16/18 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against material from animals or humans
C07K 16/28 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against material from animals or humans against receptors, cell surface antigens or cell surface determinants
86.
Methods for modulating production profiles of recombinant proteins
The invention is in the field of cell culture. Particularly the invention relates to methods of culturing a host cell expressing a recombinant protein in a cell culture medium comprising an effective amount of a triazine dye or supplemented with an effective amount of a triazine dye, whereby production of said protein is increased relative to cells grown without said triazine dye or any other inducer.
C12N 5/00 - Undifferentiated human, animal or plant cells, e.g. cell lines; Tissues; Cultivation or maintenance thereof; Culture media therefor
C12N 15/67 - General methods for enhancing the expression
C07K 16/18 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against material from animals or humans
C07K 16/28 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against material from animals or humans against receptors, cell surface antigens or cell surface determinants
87.
METHODS FOR MODULATING PRODUCTION PROFILES OF RECOMBINANT PROTEINS
The present invention relates to methods and compositions for culturing a host cell expressing a recombinant protein in a cell culture medium supplemented with feeds comprising effective amounts of valeric acid, whereby viability of the cells and production of said protein are increased relative to cells grown with feeds comprising no valeric acid.
C12N 5/00 - Undifferentiated human, animal or plant cells, e.g. cell lines; Tissues; Cultivation or maintenance thereof; Culture media therefor
C07K 16/18 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against material from animals or humans
C12P 1/00 - Preparation of compounds or compositions, not provided for in groups , by using microorganisms or enzymes; General processes for the preparation of compounds or compositions by using microorganisms or enzymes
88.
METHODS FOR MODULATING PRODUCTION PROFILES OF RECOMBINANT PROTEINS
The present invention relates to methods and compositions for culturing a host cell expressing a recombinant protein in a cell culture medium supplemented with feeds comprising effective amounts of valeric acid, whereby viability of the cells and production of said protein are increased relative to cells grown with feeds comprising no valeric acid.
C12N 5/00 - Undifferentiated human, animal or plant cells, e.g. cell lines; Tissues; Cultivation or maintenance thereof; Culture media therefor
C12P 1/00 - Preparation of compounds or compositions, not provided for in groups , by using microorganisms or enzymes; General processes for the preparation of compounds or compositions by using microorganisms or enzymes
C07K 16/18 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against material from animals or humans
89.
Liquid pharmaceutical composition of etanercept with lysine and proline
The present invention relates to novel liquid protein formulations, particularly arginine-free liquid pharmaceutical compositions of etanercept. The invention employs particular combinations and classes of buffer systems, tonicifiers, and sugar stabilisers, optionally alongside polar ionisable amino acids (e.g. aspartic acid, glutamic acid, histidine, and lysine), to afford a viable and storable drug product.
The present invention relates to methods and compositions for modulating glycosylation profile, such as the galactosylation profile, of recombinant proteins expressed by mammalian host cells during the cell culture process by supplementing cell culture media with a peracetyl galactose.
The present invention relates to methods and compositions for modulating glycosylation profile, such as the galactosylation profile, of recombinant proteins expressed by mammalian host cells during the cell culture process by supplementing cell culture media with a peracetyl galactose.
Disclosed are pyrazole compounds, and pharmaceutically acceptable compositions thereof. The compounds and the compositions can be used for positive allosteric modulators of follicle stimulating hormone receptor (FSHR).
C07D 491/052 - Ortho-condensed systems with only one oxygen atom as ring hetero atom in the oxygen-containing ring the oxygen-containing ring being six-membered
The invention relates to a method for determining the clonality of a master cell bank (MCB) in which a transgene has been inserted. The method involves a combination of sequencing methodology and bioinformatic analysis, performed on multiple subclones originating from a common MCB, to establish a reliable set of reference transgene insertion regions in one reference subclone, and corresponding sets of comparative transgene insertion regions in one or more other subclones originating from the same MCB. Based on the degree of congruity between reference and comparative transgene insertion regions, the MCB is determined to be either monoclonal or polyclonal.
The invention relates to a method for determining the clonality of a master cell bank (MCB) in which a transgene has been inserted. The method involves a combination of sequencing methodology and bioinformatic analysis, performed on multiple subclones originating from a common MCB, to establish a reliable set of reference transgene insertion regions in one reference subclone, and corresponding sets of comparative transgene insertion regions in one or more other subclones originating from the same MCB. Based on the degree of congruity between reference and comparative transgene insertion regions, the MCB is determined to be either monoclonal or polyclonal.
The present invention relates to methods and compositions for modulating glycosylation of recombinant proteins expressed by mammalian host cells during the cell culture process. Also 5 disclosed are methods of culturing a host cell expressing a recombinant protein in a cell culture medium comprising a disaccharide or a trisaccharide, while keeping the osmolality constant.
The invention is in the field of cell culture. Particularly the invention relates to methods of culturing a mammalian host cell expressing a recombinant protein in perfusion mode, using a concentrated cell culture medium.
The present invention relates to a liquid formulation comprising a TNFR-Fc fusion protein and a stabilizer, in which the fusion protein comprises TNFR (tumor necrosis factor receptor) or a fragment thereof and an immunoglobulin Fc region, and the stabilizer comprises one or more amino acids selected from the group consisting of proline and histidine, a buffer solution, and an isotonic agent containing sodium chloride (NaCl) and sucrose, and a preparation method of the liquid formulation. The liquid formulation according to the present invention provides excellent storage stability because long-term storage of TNFR-Fc fusion protein (etanercept) is possible and particular storage conditions are not needed. Since the liquid formulation of the present invention shows excellent storage stability even though the formulation is simple, it is more economical than other stabilizers or lyophilized formulations, and thus the formulation can be effectively applied for uses wherein treatment of TNFR-Fc fusion protein (etanercept) is beneficial.
The invention is in the field of cell culture. Particularly the invention relates to methods of culturing a host cell expressing a recombinant protein in a cell culture medium comprising an effective amount of 4,4'-diisothiocyanostilbene-2,2'-disulfonic acid (DIDS) or supplemented with an effective amount of DIDS, whereby production of said protein is increased relative to cells grown without DIDS.
The invention is in the field of cell culture. Particularly the invention relates to methods of culturing a host cell expressing a recombinant protein in a cell culture medium comprising an effective amount of a triazine dye or supplemented with an effective amount of a triazine dye, whereby production of said protein is increased relative to cells grown without said triazine dye or any other inducer.
The invention is in the field of cell culture. Particularly the invention relates to methods of culturing a host cell expressing a recombinant protein in a cell culture medium comprising an effective amount of 4,4'-diisothiocyanostilbene-2,2'-disulfonic acid (DIDS) or supplemented with an effective amount of DIDS, whereby production of said protein is increased relative to cells grown without DIDS.
