The Council of the Queensland Institute of Medical Research (Australie)
Inventeur(s)
Wykes, Michelle
Abrégé
Disclosed are methods and agents for predicting response to therapy, immune status and/or disease progression. More particularly, disclosed are methods, agents and kits for analyzing cellular distribution of PD-L2, including its nuclear localization, for stratifying a patient as a likely responder or non-responder to a therapy, for managing treatment of a patient with a therapy, for monitoring a disease in a patient following treatment with a therapy, for determining the status of a disease and/or for determining the immune status of a patient.
G01N 33/50 - Analyse chimique de matériau biologique, p. ex. de sang ou d'urineTest par des méthodes faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiques par ligandsTest immunologique
G01N 33/574 - Tests immunologiquesTests faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiquesMatériaux à cet effet pour le cancer
2.
ENHANCED CHIMERIC ANTIGEN RECEPTOR T CELL COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF USE
THE COUNCIL OF THE QUEENSLAND INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH (Australie)
Inventeur(s)
Khanna, Rajiv
Martins, Jose Paulo
Abrégé
Disclosed herein are therapeutic compositions that comprise a population of T cells that express chimeric antigens (CAR T cells) specific for a cancer or tumour antigen and are capable or binding to a collection of epitopes derived from cytomegalovirus (CMV), and methods of treating cancer with the use of therapeutic compositions. Also disclosed are antigenic peptides derived from CMV, that are useful in the manufacture of improved CAR T cells. More specifically, disclose herein are uses and methods of treating diseases and conditions, including cancer.
A61K 40/11 - Lymphocytes T, p. ex. lymphocytes infiltrant les tumeurs [TIL] ou lymphocytes T régulateurs [Treg]Cellules tueuses activées par les lymphokines [LAK]
C07K 16/08 - Immunoglobulines, p. ex. anticorps monoclonaux ou polyclonaux contre du matériel provenant de virus
C07K 16/28 - Immunoglobulines, p. ex. anticorps monoclonaux ou polyclonaux contre du matériel provenant d'animaux ou d'humains contre des récepteurs, des antigènes de surface cellulaire ou des déterminants de surface cellulaire
C12N 5/0783 - Cellules TCellules NKProgéniteurs de cellules T ou NK
A61K 40/11 - Lymphocytes T, p. ex. lymphocytes infiltrant les tumeurs [TIL] ou lymphocytes T régulateurs [Treg]Cellules tueuses activées par les lymphokines [LAK]
A61K 40/22 - Immunosuppresseur ou induisant la tolérance
The Council of the Queensland institute of Medical Research (Australie)
Inventeur(s)
Khanna, Rajiv
Smith, Corey
Aftab, Blake T.
Abrégé
Provided herein are methods comprising autologous cytotoxic T cells expressing a T cell receptor that specifically binds to an Epstein Barr virus (EBV) or expressing CD107a, TNF, IFN-gamma or IL-2 for the treatment of multiple sclerosis in a subject or selecting a subject for adoptive immunotherapy.
A61K 39/00 - Préparations médicinales contenant des antigènes ou des anticorps
A61K 40/11 - Lymphocytes T, p. ex. lymphocytes infiltrant les tumeurs [TIL] ou lymphocytes T régulateurs [Treg]Cellules tueuses activées par les lymphokines [LAK]
A61K 40/22 - Immunosuppresseur ou induisant la tolérance
A61P 25/28 - Médicaments pour le traitement des troubles du système nerveux des troubles dégénératifs du système nerveux central, p. ex. agents nootropes, activateurs de la cognition, médicaments pour traiter la maladie d'Alzheimer ou d'autres formes de démence
C07K 14/705 - RécepteursAntigènes de surface cellulaireDéterminants de surface cellulaire
C12N 5/0783 - Cellules TCellules NKProgéniteurs de cellules T ou NK
G01N 33/50 - Analyse chimique de matériau biologique, p. ex. de sang ou d'urineTest par des méthodes faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiques par ligandsTest immunologique
G01N 33/564 - Tests immunologiquesTests faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiquesMatériaux à cet effet pour complexes immunologiques préexistants ou maladies auto-immunes
5.
PROGNOSTIC SIGNATURE FOR CANCER RECURRENCE AND RESPONSIVENESS
THE COUNCIL OF THE QUEENSLAND INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH (Australie)
Inventeur(s)
Rao, Sudha
Abrégé
This invention relates generally to biomarkers that are useful for determining whether a cancer is likely to recur in a subject, and/or determining whether a subject is likely to respond to cancer therapy. The invention therefore relates to methods, kits and compositions for determining whether a cancer is likely to recur in a subject, or whether a subject is likely to respond to cancer therapy, and to methods of treatment based on a determination that a subject with cancer is likely to respond to cancer therapy.
C12Q 1/6886 - Produits d’acides nucléiques utilisés dans l’analyse d’acides nucléiques, p. ex. amorces ou sondes pour les maladies provoquées par des altérations du matériel génétique pour le cancer
G01N 33/574 - Tests immunologiquesTests faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiquesMatériaux à cet effet pour le cancer
G01N 33/68 - Analyse chimique de matériau biologique, p. ex. de sang ou d'urineTest par des méthodes faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiques par ligandsTest immunologique faisant intervenir des protéines, peptides ou amino-acides
The Council of the Queensland Institute of Medical Research (Australie)
Inventeur(s)
Khanna, Rajiv
Dasari, Vijayendra
Abrégé
The present invention discloses a novel recombinant polypeptide, and methods for stimulating protective or therapeutic immune responses to human herpesvirus. The invention relates to a composition comprising isolated homotrimers of a modified gB polypeptide from human cytomegalovirus (hCMV), wherein the gB polypeptide comprises an immunoglobulin signal peptide, an ex-tracellular domain with furin cleavage site mutations, and/or the intravirion domain, but lacks the transmembrane domain. Also the use thereof and methods of treating and preventing CMV associated disease or CMV infections with said composition.
A61K 39/00 - Préparations médicinales contenant des antigènes ou des anticorps
A61K 40/11 - Lymphocytes T, p. ex. lymphocytes infiltrant les tumeurs [TIL] ou lymphocytes T régulateurs [Treg]Cellules tueuses activées par les lymphokines [LAK]
The Council of the Queensland Institute of Medical Research (Australie)
Inventeur(s)
Lobb, Richard
Leimgruber, Antoine
Möller, Andreas
Abrégé
Provided herein are methods of determining the aggressiveness, prognosis and response to therapy for cancer, such as non-small cell lung carcinoma (NS-CLC), which includes determining an expression level of one or a plurality of differentially expressed protein markers in an exosome sample from a subject. A method and agent for treating cancer are also provided.
THE COUNCIL OF THE QUEENSLAND INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH (Australie)
Inventeur(s)
Munoz, Lenka
Kassiou, Michael
Joun, George
Chen, Brianna
Abrégé
This disclosure relates to combinations of tubulin polymerisation inhibitors and cholesterol homeostasis disrupting agents that are useful in the treatment of proliferative diseases, such as cancer. Preferred combinations are shown as effective against various cancer cell types, including brain cancers such as glioblastomas.
A61K 31/137 - Arylalkylamines, p. ex. amphétamine, épinéphrine, salbutamol, éphédrine
A61K 31/167 - Amides, p. ex. acides hydroxamiques ayant des cycles aromatiques, p. ex. colchicine, aténolol, progabide ayant l'atome d'azote d'un groupe carboxamide lié directement au cycle aromatique, p. ex. lidocaïne, paracétamol
A61K 31/195 - Acides carboxyliques, p. ex. acide valproïque ayant un groupe amino
A61K 31/416 - 1,2-Diazoles condensés avec des systèmes carbocycliques, p. ex. indazole
A61K 31/499 - Pyrazines ou pipérazines condensées en spiro
A61K 31/575 - Composés contenant des systèmes cycliques du cyclopenta[a]hydrophénanthrèneLeurs dérivés, p. ex. stéroïdes substitués en position 17 bêta par une chaîne d'au moins trois atomes de carbone, p. ex. cholane, cholestane, ergostérol, sitostérol
A61K 47/10 - AlcoolsPhénolsLeurs sels, p. ex. glycérolPolyéthylène glycols [PEG]PoloxamèresAlkyléthers de PEG/POE
A61K 47/20 - Composés organiques, p. ex. hydrocarbures naturels ou synthétiques, polyoléfines, huile minérale, gelée de pétrole ou ozocérite contenant du soufre, p. ex. sulfoxyde de diméthyle [DMSO], docusate, laurylsulfate de sodium ou acides aminosulfoniques
A61K 47/26 - Hydrates de carbone, p. ex. polyols ou sucres alcoolisés, sucres aminés, acides nucléiques, mono-, di- ou oligosaccharidesLeurs dérivés, p. ex. polysorbates, esters d’acide gras de sorbitan ou glycyrrhizine
THE COUNCIL OF THE QUEENSLAND INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH (Australie)
Inventeur(s)
Macgregor, Stuart
He, Weixiong
Abrégé
Disclosed herein are methods for determining an indicator for assessing the likelihood that an individual will develop age-related macular degeneration (AMD), using a polygenic score calculated based on the results of genome-wide gene association studies.
C12Q 1/6883 - Produits d’acides nucléiques utilisés dans l’analyse d’acides nucléiques, p. ex. amorces ou sondes pour les maladies provoquées par des altérations du matériel génétique
The Council of the Queensland Institute of Medical Research (Australie)
Inventeur(s)
Hill, Geoffrey R.
Zhang, Ping
Abrégé
Disclosed are methods of identifying immunosuppressive TR1 regulatory T cells, including methods of diagnosing the presence of immune tolerance, methods of producing immunosuppressive regulatory T cells, and methods of eliciting immune tolerance in a subject. These methods include screeing T cells to detect Eomes +IL-10+ T cells or expressing recombinant Eomes in T cell populations to generate immunosuppressive regulatory T cells.
G01N 33/50 - Analyse chimique de matériau biologique, p. ex. de sang ou d'urineTest par des méthodes faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiques par ligandsTest immunologique
A61K 39/00 - Préparations médicinales contenant des antigènes ou des anticorps
C07K 14/535 - CSF du type granulocyteCSF du type granulocyte-macrophage
THE COUNCIL OF THE QUEENSLAND INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH (Australie)
Inventeur(s)
Hill, Michelle Mei Chih
Abrégé
Disclosed herein are biomarkers for ovarian cancer and uses thereof, such as in methods for detecting the presence, and recurrence of ovarian cancer. Also disclosed are methods for treating and methods of monitoring the treatment and relapse of ovarian cancer, as well as to kits and compositions for use in such methods.
G01N 33/574 - Tests immunologiquesTests faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiquesMatériaux à cet effet pour le cancer
G01N 33/68 - Analyse chimique de matériau biologique, p. ex. de sang ou d'urineTest par des méthodes faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiques par ligandsTest immunologique faisant intervenir des protéines, peptides ou amino-acides
13.
NOVEL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING CORONAVIRUS INFECTIONS
The Council of the Queensland Institute of Medical Research (Australie)
Inventeur(s)
Rao, Sudha
Abrégé
Disclosed are compositions and methods suitable for treating coronavirus infections. More particularly, disclosed is a proteinaceous agent that prevents or inhibits the replication of a SARS-CoV virus, including a SARS-CoV-2 virus. Also disclosed is the use of these agents and molecules for treating or preventing a coronavirus infection (including a SARS-CoV-2 infection) in a subject.
THE COUNCIL OF THE QUEENSLAND INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH (Australie)
Inventeur(s)
Rao, Sudha
Abrégé
This disclosure relates generally to compositions and methods for treating cancers. More particularly, the disclosure relates to compositions and their use in altering one of epithelial to mesenchymal cell transition, or mesenchymal to epithelial cell transition, of a tumour cell. Said methods comprise administering to a subject a composition comprising a PI3K inhibitor, such as paxalisib (GDC-0084), and an immunotherapy that does not target cancer stem cells (CSC), wherein said immunotherapy is either an immune checkpoint antagonist, or a PARP inhibitor.
A61K 31/5365 - Composés hétérocycliques ayant l'azote comme hétéro-atome d'un cycle, p. ex. guanéthidine ou rifamycines ayant des cycles à six chaînons avec au moins un azote et au moins un oxygène comme hétéro-atomes d'un cycle, p. ex. 1,2-oxazines condensées en ortho ou en péri avec des systèmes hétérocycliques
A61K 31/502 - PyridazinesPyridazines hydrogénées condensées en ortho ou en péri avec des systèmes carbocycliques, p. ex. cinnoline, phtalazine
A61K 39/00 - Préparations médicinales contenant des antigènes ou des anticorps
A61K 39/395 - AnticorpsImmunoglobulinesImmunsérum, p. ex. sérum antilymphocitaire
The Council of the Queensland Institute of Medical Research (Australie)
Inventeur(s)
Khanna, Rajiv
Vijayendra, Dasari
Abrégé
An isolated protein comprises respective amino acid sequences of each of a plurality of CTL epitopes from two or more different herpesvirus antigens and further comprises an intervening amino acid or amino acid sequence between at least two of said CTL epitopes comprising proteasome liberation amino acids or amino acid sequences and, optionally, Transporter Associated with Antigen Processing recognition motifs. The isolated protein is capable of rapidly expanding human cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTL) in vitro and eliciting a CTL immune response in vivo upon administration to an animal as an exogenous protein. Typically, the isolated protein comprises no more than twenty (20) CTL epitopes derived from cytomegalovirus and/or Epstein-Barr virus antigens.
THE COUNCIL OF THE QUEENSLAND INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH (Australie)
Inventeur(s)
Rao, Sudha
Abrégé
Disclosed are polypeptides which are covalently bound to molecular scaffolds such that two or more peptide loops are subtended between attachment points to the scaffold. More particularly, the invention provides peptide mimetics of PD-L1. Also disclosed are multimeric binding complexes of polypeptides which are covalently bound to molecular scaffolds such that two or more peptide loops are subtended between attachment points to the scaffold that are mimetics of PD-L1. Also disclosed are methods of using said peptides in treating a disease or disorder mediated by PD-L1 nuclear localisation.
C07K 14/705 - RécepteursAntigènes de surface cellulaireDéterminants de surface cellulaire
A61K 9/127 - Vecteurs à bicouches synthétiques, p. ex. liposomes ou liposomes comportant du cholestérol en tant qu’unique agent tensioactif non phosphatidylique
THE COUNCIL OF THE QUEENSLAND INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH (Australie)
Inventeur(s)
Ramm, Grant A.
Genz, Berit
Veedu, Rakesh Naduvile
Abrégé
Provided herein are compositions and methods for the treatment of fibrosis using miR-25 mimics. More particularly, disclosed herein are novel miR mimetics, and methods for attenuating fibrosis progression in a subject, particularly liver fibrosis.
C12N 15/113 - Acides nucléiques non codants modulant l'expression des gènes, p. ex. oligonucléotides anti-sens
A61K 31/713 - Acides nucléiques ou oligonucléotides à structure en double-hélice
A61P 1/16 - Médicaments pour le traitement des troubles du tractus alimentaire ou de l'appareil digestif des troubles de la vésicule biliaire ou du foie, p. ex. protecteurs hépatiques, cholagogues, cholélitholytiques
C07H 21/02 - Composés contenant au moins deux unités mononucléotide comportant chacune des groupes phosphate ou polyphosphate distincts liés aux radicaux saccharide des groupes nucléoside, p. ex. acides nucléiques avec le ribosyle comme radical saccharide
THE COUNCIL OF THE QUEENSLAND INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH (Australie)
Inventeur(s)
Rao, Sudha
Abrégé
Disclosed are methods for assessing the likelihood of a subject having resistance to coronavirus infection (eg a SARS-CoV-2 infection). More particularly, the present application discloses methods for assessing the likelihood of a subject having resistance to a coronavirus infection on the basis of the methylation status of the subject. Methylation of lysine 31 of the ACE2 polypeptide was associated with subjects that are resistant to severe SARS-CoV-2 infection. Also disclosed are reagents and kits for assessing the methylation status of a subject.
THE COUNCIL OF THE QUEENSLAND INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH (Australie)
Inventeur(s)
Porello, Enzo
Brizard, Christian
Hudson, James Edward
Mathieson, Ellen Frances
Laskary, Andrew
Reynolds, Liam
Abrégé
The present application relates to methods for the generation of engineered human pluripotent stem cell-derived cardiac tissue, engineered cardiac tissue produced by such methods and methods for their use.
THE COUNCIL OF THE QUEENSLAND INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH (Australie)
Inventeur(s)
Rao, Sudha
Abrégé
The present invention relates to novel therapeutic compositions and methods for treating cancer. In particular, the use of proteinaceous inhibitors, including novel bicyclic peptide inhibitors, for use in treating cancer.
G01N 33/50 - Analyse chimique de matériau biologique, p. ex. de sang ou d'urineTest par des méthodes faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiques par ligandsTest immunologique
G01N 33/573 - Tests immunologiquesTests faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiquesMatériaux à cet effet pour enzymes ou isoenzymes
G01N 33/574 - Tests immunologiquesTests faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiquesMatériaux à cet effet pour le cancer
The Council of the Queensland Institute of Medical Research (Australie)
Inventeur(s)
Khanna, Rajiv
Vijayendra, Dasari
Abrégé
Provided herein are compositions and methods comprising immunogenic polypeptides related to the prevention and treatment of Epstein Ban vims infection and related pathologies.
A61K 39/245 - Herpetoviridae, p. ex. virus de l'Herpès simplex
C07K 14/005 - Peptides ayant plus de 20 amino-acidesGastrinesSomatostatinesMélanotropinesLeurs dérivés provenant de virus
A61K 39/295 - Antigènes viraux polyvalentsMélanges d'antigènes viraux et bactériens
A61K 39/39 - Préparations médicinales contenant des antigènes ou des anticorps caractérisées par les additifs immunostimulants, p. ex. par les adjuvants chimiques
A61P 31/22 - Antiviraux pour le traitement des virus ADN des virus de l'herpès
A61K 39/00 - Préparations médicinales contenant des antigènes ou des anticorps
C12N 5/0783 - Cellules TCellules NKProgéniteurs de cellules T ou NK
22.
COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TARGETING HPV-INFECTED CELLS
THE COUNCIL OF THE QUEENSLAND INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH (Australie)
Inventeur(s)
Burrows, Jacqueline
Bhatt, Kunal H.
Khanna, Rajiv
Abrégé
Disclosed are compositions and methods for targeted treatment of cancer, such as HPV-associated cancer. In particular, modified T cell receptor (TCR) T cells are disclosed that can be used with adoptive cell transfer to target and kill cancer cells with reduced antigen escape. Therefore, also disclosed are methods of providing an anti-tumor immunity in a subject with HPV-associated cancer that involves adoptive transfer of the disclosed TCR-T cells.
THE COUNCIL OF THE QUEENSLAND INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH (Australie)
Inventeur(s)
Smith, Corey
Khana, Rajiv
Lineburg, Katie
Abrégé
The present disclosure relates generally to the field of immunological-based assays and describes methods for measuring cell-mediated immuno responsiveness. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to methods, compositions, and kits for measuring cell-mediated immune response activity with enhanced sensitivity and improved storage stability.
G01N 33/50 - Analyse chimique de matériau biologique, p. ex. de sang ou d'urineTest par des méthodes faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiques par ligandsTest immunologique
G01N 33/68 - Analyse chimique de matériau biologique, p. ex. de sang ou d'urineTest par des méthodes faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiques par ligandsTest immunologique faisant intervenir des protéines, peptides ou amino-acides
The Council of the Queensland Institute of Medical Research (Australie)
Inventeur(s)
Hill, Geoffrey R.
Zhang, Ping
Abrégé
Disclosed are methods of identifying immunosuppressive TR1 regulatory T cells, including methods of diagnosing the presence of immune tolerance, methods of producing immunosuppressive regulatory T cells, and methods of eliciting immune tolerance in a subject. These methods include screening T cells to detect Eomes+IL-10+ T cells or expressing recombinant Eomes in T cell populations to generate immunosuppressive regulatory T cells.
G01N 33/50 - Analyse chimique de matériau biologique, p. ex. de sang ou d'urineTest par des méthodes faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiques par ligandsTest immunologique
C07K 14/535 - CSF du type granulocyteCSF du type granulocyte-macrophage
The Council of the Queensland Institute of Medical Research (Australie)
Inventeur(s)
Khanna, Rajiv
Sinha, Debottam
Abrégé
Disclosed herein is the use of a first population of allogeneic T-cells recognizing a first EBV epitope, and a second allogeneic population recognizing a second EBV epitope in the treatment of EBV-associated disorders. Also disclosed is the use of a population of allogeneic T-cells recognizing an EBV antigen in combination with a further therapeutic agent such as an immunotherapeutic agent, a MAPK, BET or MEK. pathway inhibitor for treating EBV-associated disease.
A61K 31/4184 - 1,3-Diazoles condensés avec des carbocycles, p. ex. benzimidazoles
A61P 31/22 - Antiviraux pour le traitement des virus ADN des virus de l'herpès
A61K 31/551 - Composés hétérocycliques ayant l'azote comme hétéro-atome d'un cycle, p. ex. guanéthidine ou rifamycines ayant des cycles à sept chaînons, p. ex. azélastine, pentylènetétrazole ayant deux atomes d'azote comme hétéro-atomes d'un cycle, p. ex. clozapine, dilazèpe
A61K 31/519 - PyrimidinesPyrimidines hydrogénées, p. ex. triméthoprime condensées en ortho ou en péri avec des hétérocycles
C07K 14/005 - Peptides ayant plus de 20 amino-acidesGastrinesSomatostatinesMélanotropinesLeurs dérivés provenant de virus
G01N 33/50 - Analyse chimique de matériau biologique, p. ex. de sang ou d'urineTest par des méthodes faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiques par ligandsTest immunologique
C12Q 1/70 - Procédés de mesure ou de test faisant intervenir des enzymes, des acides nucléiques ou des micro-organismesCompositions à cet effetProcédés pour préparer ces compositions faisant intervenir des virus ou des bactériophages
C12N 5/0783 - Cellules TCellules NKProgéniteurs de cellules T ou NK
THE COUNCIL OF THE QUEENSLAND INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH (Australie)
Inventeur(s)
Wykes, Michelle
Abrégé
Disclosed are compositions, methods, apparatus and kits that take advantage of peripheral blood biomarkers for diagnosing and/or monitoring the Th1 immune status of a subject. In particular, the methods, apparatus and kits are useful for diagnosis, monitoring, making treatment decisions, or management of subjects suspected of having Th1-related disease.
G01N 33/68 - Analyse chimique de matériau biologique, p. ex. de sang ou d'urineTest par des méthodes faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiques par ligandsTest immunologique faisant intervenir des protéines, peptides ou amino-acides
G01N 33/574 - Tests immunologiquesTests faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiquesMatériaux à cet effet pour le cancer
A61K 38/17 - Peptides ayant plus de 20 amino-acidesGastrinesSomatostatinesMélanotropinesLeurs dérivés provenant d'animauxPeptides ayant plus de 20 amino-acidesGastrinesSomatostatinesMélanotropinesLeurs dérivés provenant d'humains
A61P 33/02 - Antiprotozoaires, p. ex. pour le traitement de la leishmaniose, de la trichomonase, de la toxoplasmose
The Council of the Queensland Institute of Medical Research (Australie)
Inventeur(s)
Smith, Corey
Khanna, Rajiv
Lineburg, Katie
Panikkar, Archana
Abrégé
Disclosed are T-cells that are positive for CD49f and which have an enhanced function compared to CD49f− cells. Methods of isolation of CD49f+ T-cells, as well as compositions and kits thereof are also disclosed. Additionally, enriched CD49f+T-cell populations have an increased proliferative potential, long-term survival and significantly improved efficacy in an adoptive therapeutic setting. The CD49f+ T-cells and CD49f+ T-cell enriched T-cell populations are useful in a range of applications, including for use in treating or inhibiting the development of diseases with immune dysfunction and methods of assessing risk of disease and potential responsiveness in immunotherapy. CD 19 CAR-T cells derived from CD49f+ T-cells and their use in a method of treatment of cancer is also disclosed.
The Council of the Queensland Institute of Medical Research (Australie)
Inventeur(s)
Khana, Rajiv
Dasari, Vijayendra
Abrégé
Disclosed is a human herpesvirus immunotherapy. More particularly, disclosed is a composition that includes one or more recombinant proteins that include a plurality of epitopes derived from multiple human cytomegalovirus antigens, a CMV envelope5glycoprotein, and a TLR agonist.
The Council of the Queensland Institute of Medical Research (Australie)
Inventeur(s)
Khanna, Rajiv
Burrows, Jacqueline
Abrégé
Provided herein are methods for preparing and characterizing CTL cultures and preparations. Also provided herein are methods of determining the presence or absence of trace amounts of viral vectors following the preparation of CTLs.
C12Q 1/70 - Procédés de mesure ou de test faisant intervenir des enzymes, des acides nucléiques ou des micro-organismesCompositions à cet effetProcédés pour préparer ces compositions faisant intervenir des virus ou des bactériophages
C12N 5/0783 - Cellules TCellules NKProgéniteurs de cellules T ou NK
THE COUNCIL OF THE QUEENSLAND INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH (Australie)
Inventeur(s)
Khana, Rajiv
Dasari, Vijayendra
Abrégé
The present invention discloses a novel recombinant polypeptide, and methods for stimulating protective or therapeutic immune responses to human herpesvirus. The invention relates to a composition comprising isolated homotrimers of a modified gB polypeptide from human cytomegalovirus (hCMV), wherein the gB polypeptide comprises an immunoglobulin signal peptide, an extracellular domain with furin cleavage site mutations, and/or the intravirion domain, but lacks the transmembrane domain. Also the use thereof and methods of treating and preventing CMV associated disease or CMV infections with said composition.
The Council of the Queensland Institute of Medical Research (Australie)
Inventeur(s)
Harrich, David Allen
Li, Dongsheng
Lin, Min-Hsuan
Abrégé
The present disclosure relates to the production of transmissible vims defective interfering particles (DIPs), particularly those of dengue virus as well as methods of their production. The DIPs have particular utility as immunogenic compositions and vaccines.
THE COUNCIL OF THE QUEENSLAND INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH (Australie)
Inventeur(s)
Hill, Geoffrey R.
Henden, Andrea S.
Gartlan, Kate H.
Abrégé
Described herein are methods of protecting and/or promoting proliferation of intestinal epithelium by administering an Interferon (IFN) λ ligand or an IFNλ, receptor agonist to a subject in need thereof. Preferred methods utilising an IFNλ receptor agonist concern preventing or treating a gastrointestinal disease, disorder or condition, such as GVHD, inflammatory bowel disease and autoimmune and therapy-related enterocolitis.
A61P 1/04 - Médicaments pour le traitement des troubles du tractus alimentaire ou de l'appareil digestif des ulcères, des gastrites ou des œsophagites par reflux, p. ex. antiacides, antisécrétoires, protecteurs de la muqueuse
The Council of the Queensland Institute of Medical Research (Australie)
Inventeur(s)
Lobb, Richard
Möller, Andreas
Abrégé
The present disclosure relates to the field of cancer. More particularly, the invention relates to methods of diagnosing and treating cancer, including determining a cancer type thereof. These methods involve the detection of markers in an exosome sample of the subject.
G01N 33/574 - Tests immunologiquesTests faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiquesMatériaux à cet effet pour le cancer
G01N 33/68 - Analyse chimique de matériau biologique, p. ex. de sang ou d'urineTest par des méthodes faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiques par ligandsTest immunologique faisant intervenir des protéines, peptides ou amino-acides
37.
NOVEL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING CORONAVIRUS INFECTIONS
THE COUNCIL OF THE QUEENSLAND INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH (Australie)
Inventeur(s)
Rao, Sudha
Abrégé
Disclosed are compositions and methods suitable for treating coronavirus infections. More particularly, disclosed is a proteinaceous agent that prevents or inhibits the replication of a SARS-CoV virus, including a SARS-CoV-2 virus. Also disclosed is the use of these agents and molecules for treating or preventing a coronavirus infection (including a SARS-CoV-2 infection) in a subject.
The Council of the Queensland Institute of Medical Research (Australie)
Inventeur(s)
Wykes, Michelle
Abrégé
Disclosed are methods and agents for predicting response to therapy, immune status and/or disease progression. More particularly, disclosed are methods, agents and kits for analyzing cellular distribution of PD-L2, including its nuclear localization, for stratifying a patient as a likely responder or non-responder to a therapy, for predicting treatment outcome of a patient with a therapy, for managing treatment of a patient with a therapy, for monitoring a disease in a patient following treatment with a therapy, for determining the status of a disease and/or for determining the immune status of a patient.
G01N 33/50 - Analyse chimique de matériau biologique, p. ex. de sang ou d'urineTest par des méthodes faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiques par ligandsTest immunologique
G01N 33/574 - Tests immunologiquesTests faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiquesMatériaux à cet effet pour le cancer
THE COUNCIL OF THE QUEENSLAND INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH (Australie)
Inventeur(s)
Rao, Sudha
Abrégé
Disclosed are polypeptides which are covalently bound to molecular scaffolds such that two or more peptide loops are subtended between attachment points to the scaffold. More particularly, the invention provides peptide mimetics of PD-L1. Also disclosed are multimeric binding complexes of polypeptides which are covalently bound to molecular scaffolds such that two or more peptide loops are subtended between attachment points to the scaffold that are mimetics of PD-L1. Also disclosed are methods of using said peptides in treating a disease or disorder mediated by PD-L1 nuclear localisation.
A61K 47/69 - Préparations médicinales caractérisées par les ingrédients non actifs utilisés, p. ex. les supports ou les additifs inertesAgents de ciblage ou de modification chimiquement liés à l’ingrédient actif l’ingrédient non actif étant chimiquement lié à l’ingrédient actif, p. ex. conjugués polymère-médicament le conjugué étant caractérisé par sa forme physique ou sa forme galénique, p. ex. émulsion, particule, complexe d’inclusion, stent ou kit
A61K 38/16 - Peptides ayant plus de 20 amino-acidesGastrinesSomatostatinesMélanotropinesLeurs dérivés
A61K 38/00 - Préparations médicinales contenant des peptides
A61K 9/127 - Vecteurs à bicouches synthétiques, p. ex. liposomes ou liposomes comportant du cholestérol en tant qu’unique agent tensioactif non phosphatidylique
A61K 9/00 - Préparations médicinales caractérisées par un aspect particulier
C07K 16/28 - Immunoglobulines, p. ex. anticorps monoclonaux ou polyclonaux contre du matériel provenant d'animaux ou d'humains contre des récepteurs, des antigènes de surface cellulaire ou des déterminants de surface cellulaire
The Council of the Queensland Institute of Medical Research (Australie)
Inventeur(s)
Wykes, Michelle
Pulukkunat, Dileep K.
Abrégé
Inhibitory anti-GAL9 binding molecules, antibody constructs, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the binding C molecules and antibody constructs, and methods of use thereof are presented.
C07K 16/28 - Immunoglobulines, p. ex. anticorps monoclonaux ou polyclonaux contre du matériel provenant d'animaux ou d'humains contre des récepteurs, des antigènes de surface cellulaire ou des déterminants de surface cellulaire
The Council of the Queensland Institute of Medical Research (Australie)
Inventeur(s)
Dougall, Bill
Ahern, Elizabeth
Abrégé
Disclosed are antigen-binding molecules that antagonize one or more functions of receptor activator of NF-κB (RANK) as well as methods of their manufacture and use. Applications are also disclosed in which these antagonist antigen-binding molecules are used in compositions and methods for treating or inhibiting the development of conditions associated with activation of the RANK ligand (RANKL)/RANK signaling pathway, for stimulating or augmenting immunity, for inhibiting the development or progression of immunosuppression or tolerance to a tumor and for inhibiting the development, progression or recurrence of cancer.
C07K 16/28 - Immunoglobulines, p. ex. anticorps monoclonaux ou polyclonaux contre du matériel provenant d'animaux ou d'humains contre des récepteurs, des antigènes de surface cellulaire ou des déterminants de surface cellulaire
A61K 39/395 - AnticorpsImmunoglobulinesImmunsérum, p. ex. sérum antilymphocitaire
The Council of the Queensland Institute of Medical Research (Australie)
Inventeur(s)
Teng, Michele Wl
Yan, Juming
Smyth, Mark J
Abrégé
The present disclosure relates to methods for the treatment of cancer, methods of increasing the response of tumor cells in a subject to cancer therapy, as well as methods of predicting a positive clinical response to a cancer therapy in a patient.
C07K 16/28 - Immunoglobulines, p. ex. anticorps monoclonaux ou polyclonaux contre du matériel provenant d'animaux ou d'humains contre des récepteurs, des antigènes de surface cellulaire ou des déterminants de surface cellulaire
THE COUNCIL OF THE QUEENSLAND INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH (Australie)
Inventeur(s)
Hudson, James
Mills, Richard
Porrello, Enzo
Quaife-Ryan, Gregory
Abrégé
Provided herein are in vitro and in vivo methods of inducing cardiomyocyte proliferation by contacting cardiomyocytes with or administering to a subject an effective amount of an agent capable of activating sterol biosynthesis, such as mevalonate biosynthesis. Methods and compositions for regenerating a cardiac tissue in a subject that include administering thereto a therapeutically effective amount of an agent capable of activating sterol biosynthesis in a cardiomyocyte are also provided herein.
G01N 33/50 - Analyse chimique de matériau biologique, p. ex. de sang ou d'urineTest par des méthodes faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiques par ligandsTest immunologique
C12N 5/077 - Cellules mésenchymateuses, p. ex. cellules osseuses, cellules de cartilage, cellules stromales médulaires, cellules adipeuses ou cellules musculaires
The Council of the Queensland Institute of Medical Research (Australie)
Inventeur(s)
Stark, Mitchell
Abrégé
Provided are methods for determining or predicting the diagnosis, prognosis, treatment and therapeutic efficacy of melanoma in a subject, which include evaluating the expression level of one or more miRNA biomarkers including miRNA-4487, miRNA-4706, miRNA-4731 and fragments or variants thereof as an indication of whether the subject may have, or be predisposed to, melanoma.
C12Q 1/6886 - Produits d’acides nucléiques utilisés dans l’analyse d’acides nucléiques, p. ex. amorces ou sondes pour les maladies provoquées par des altérations du matériel génétique pour le cancer
C07K 16/30 - Immunoglobulines, p. ex. anticorps monoclonaux ou polyclonaux contre du matériel provenant d'animaux ou d'humains contre des récepteurs, des antigènes de surface cellulaire ou des déterminants de surface cellulaire provenant de cellules de tumeurs
THE COUNCIL OF THE QUEENSLAND INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH (Australie)
Inventeur(s)
Bald, Tobias
Braun, Matthias
Smyth, Mark
Abrégé
The present disclosure relates generally to polypeptides, cells, compositions and methods for enhancing immune function, and in particular the immune function of T cells, such as CD8+ T cells. More particularly, the present invention relates to modified DNAM-1 polypeptides, T cells expressing recombinant and/or modified DNAM-1, and methods of using these cells in adoptive T cell transfer, such as for the treatment of cancer or infection. The disclosure also relates to methods for preparing T cells with enhanced immune function; methods for preparing T cells for adoptive cell therapy; methods for assessing the immune function of T cells in a subject or cell population; methods for predicting the responsiveness of a subject with cancer to cancer therapy; and methods for predicting the survival or survival time of a subject with cancer.
A61K 35/17 - LymphocytesLymphocytes BLymphocytes TCellules tueuses naturellesLymphocytes activés par un interféron ou une cytokine
A61K 45/06 - Mélanges d'ingrédients actifs sans caractérisation chimique, p. ex. composés antiphlogistiques et pour le cœur
G01N 33/50 - Analyse chimique de matériau biologique, p. ex. de sang ou d'urineTest par des méthodes faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiques par ligandsTest immunologique
C12N 5/0783 - Cellules TCellules NKProgéniteurs de cellules T ou NK
G01N 33/574 - Tests immunologiquesTests faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiquesMatériaux à cet effet pour le cancer
THE COUNCIL OF THE QUEENSLAND INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH (Australie)
Inventeur(s)
Khanna, Rajiv
Vijayendra, Dasari
Abrégé
Provided herein are compositions and methods comprising immunogenic polypeptides related to the prevention and treatment of Epstein Barr virus infection and related pathologies.
A61K 39/245 - Herpetoviridae, p. ex. virus de l'Herpès simplex
C07K 14/005 - Peptides ayant plus de 20 amino-acidesGastrinesSomatostatinesMélanotropinesLeurs dérivés provenant de virus
C12N 7/00 - Virus, p. ex. bactériophagesCompositions les contenantLeur préparation ou purification
G01N 33/50 - Analyse chimique de matériau biologique, p. ex. de sang ou d'urineTest par des méthodes faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiques par ligandsTest immunologique
A61P 31/22 - Antiviraux pour le traitement des virus ADN des virus de l'herpès
THE COUNCIL OF THE QUEENSLAND INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH (Australie)
Inventeur(s)
Smith, Corey
Khana, Rajiv
Lineburg, Katie
Abrégé
The present disclosure relates generally to the field of immunological-based assays and describes methods for measuring cell-mediated immuno responsiveness. More particularly,the present disclosure relates to methods, compositions, and kits for measuring cell- mediated immune response activity with enhanced sensitivity and improved storage stability.
G01N 33/50 - Analyse chimique de matériau biologique, p. ex. de sang ou d'urineTest par des méthodes faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiques par ligandsTest immunologique
G01N 33/68 - Analyse chimique de matériau biologique, p. ex. de sang ou d'urineTest par des méthodes faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiques par ligandsTest immunologique faisant intervenir des protéines, peptides ou amino-acides
C07K 14/005 - Peptides ayant plus de 20 amino-acidesGastrinesSomatostatinesMélanotropinesLeurs dérivés provenant de virus
C07K 14/165 - Coronaviridae, p. ex. virus de la bronchite infectieuse aviaire
49.
Glycoprotein biomarkers for esophageal adenocarcinoma and Barrett's esophagus and uses thereof
The Council of the Queensland Institute of Medical Research (Australie)
Inventeur(s)
Hill, Michelle Mei Chih
Shah, Alok
Cao, Kim-Ahn Lê
Abrégé
Disclosed are biomarkers for Barrett's esophagus and esophageal adenocarcinoma, and uses thereof, such as in methods for detecting the presence, and monitoring progression, of Barrett's esophagus and esophageal adenocarcinoma. Also disclosed are methods for treating and methods of monitoring the treatment of Barrett's esophagus and esophageal adenocarcinoma, as well as kits and compositions for use in such methods.
G01N 33/574 - Tests immunologiquesTests faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiquesMatériaux à cet effet pour le cancer
G16H 50/20 - TIC spécialement adaptées au diagnostic médical, à la simulation médicale ou à l’extraction de données médicalesTIC spécialement adaptées à la détection, au suivi ou à la modélisation d’épidémies ou de pandémies pour le diagnostic assisté par ordinateur, p. ex. basé sur des systèmes experts médicaux
G16H 50/30 - TIC spécialement adaptées au diagnostic médical, à la simulation médicale ou à l’extraction de données médicalesTIC spécialement adaptées à la détection, au suivi ou à la modélisation d’épidémies ou de pandémies pour le calcul des indices de santéTIC spécialement adaptées au diagnostic médical, à la simulation médicale ou à l’extraction de données médicalesTIC spécialement adaptées à la détection, au suivi ou à la modélisation d’épidémies ou de pandémies pour l’évaluation des risques pour la santé d’une personne
THE COUNCIL OF THE QUEENSLAND INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH (Australie)
Inventeur(s)
Burrows, Scott R.
Burrows, Jacqueline M.
Groves, Penny L.
Abrégé
Provided herein are isolated alpha and beta chains of a T-cell receptor (TCR) that is specific for an EBV antigen. Also described herein are TCRs having said alpha and beta chains and methods of making and using same, such as cellular immunotherapy in subjects having an EBV-associated disease, disorder or condition.
C07K 16/28 - Immunoglobulines, p. ex. anticorps monoclonaux ou polyclonaux contre du matériel provenant d'animaux ou d'humains contre des récepteurs, des antigènes de surface cellulaire ou des déterminants de surface cellulaire
A61P 31/20 - Antiviraux pour le traitement des virus ADN
G01N 33/569 - Tests immunologiquesTests faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiquesMatériaux à cet effet pour micro-organismes, p. ex. protozoaires, bactéries, virus
The Council of the Queensland Institute of Medical Research (Australie)
Inventeur(s)
Lee, Jason
Al-Ejeh, Fares
Abrégé
This invention relates generally to biomarkers that are useful for determining whether a subject with cancer is likely to respond to cancer therapy. The invention therefore relates to methods, kits and compositions for determining whether a subject is likely to respond to cancer therapy, and to methods of treatment based on a determination that a subject with cancer is likely to respond to cancer therapy. The invention also relates to methods for sensitizing a subject with cancer to cancer therapy.
C12Q 1/6886 - Produits d’acides nucléiques utilisés dans l’analyse d’acides nucléiques, p. ex. amorces ou sondes pour les maladies provoquées par des altérations du matériel génétique pour le cancer
G01N 33/574 - Tests immunologiquesTests faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiquesMatériaux à cet effet pour le cancer
52.
HUMAN CYTOMEGALOVIRUS POLYEPITOPE VACCINE COMPOSITION
THE COUNCIL OF THE QUEENSLAND INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH (Australie)
Inventeur(s)
Khana, Rajiv
Dasari, Vijayendra
Abrégé
Disclosed is a human herpesvirus immunotherapy. More particularly, disclosed is acomposition that includes one or more recombinant proteins that include a pluralityof epitopes derived from multiple human cytomegalovirus antigens, a CMV envelope5glycoprotein, and a TLR agonist.
A61K 39/245 - Herpetoviridae, p. ex. virus de l'Herpès simplex
A61K 31/711 - Acides désoxyribonucléiques naturels, c.-à-d. contenant uniquement des 2'-désoxyriboses liés à l'adénine, la guanine, la cytosine ou la thymine et ayant des liaisons 3'-5' phosphodiester
A61K 39/39 - Préparations médicinales contenant des antigènes ou des anticorps caractérisées par les additifs immunostimulants, p. ex. par les adjuvants chimiques
A61K 38/16 - Peptides ayant plus de 20 amino-acidesGastrinesSomatostatinesMélanotropinesLeurs dérivés
A61K 38/04 - Peptides ayant jusqu'à 20 amino-acides dans une séquence entièrement déterminéeLeurs dérivés
A61P 31/22 - Antiviraux pour le traitement des virus ADN des virus de l'herpès
THE COUNCIL OF THE QUEENSLAND INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH (Australie)
Inventeur(s)
Smith, Corey
Khanna, Rajiv
Lineburg, Katie
Panikkar, Archana
Abrégé
Disclosed are T-cells that are positive for CD49f and which have an enhanced function compared to CD49f- cells. Methods of isolation of CD49f+ T-cells, as well as compositions and kits thereof are also disclosed. Additionally, enriched CD49f+ T-cell populations have an increased proliferative potential, long-term survival and significantly improved efficacy in an adoptive therapeutic setting. The CD49f+ T-cells and CD49f+ T-cell enriched T-cell populations are useful in a range of applications, including for use in treating or inhibiting the development of diseases with immune dysfunction and methods of assessing risk of disease and potential responsiveness in immunotherapy. CD 19 CAR-T cells derived from CD49f+ T-cells and their use in a method of treatment of cancer is also disclosed.
A61P 37/00 - Médicaments pour le traitement des troubles immunologiques ou allergiques
C07K 16/28 - Immunoglobulines, p. ex. anticorps monoclonaux ou polyclonaux contre du matériel provenant d'animaux ou d'humains contre des récepteurs, des antigènes de surface cellulaire ou des déterminants de surface cellulaire
C12N 5/0783 - Cellules TCellules NKProgéniteurs de cellules T ou NK
G01N 33/569 - Tests immunologiquesTests faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiquesMatériaux à cet effet pour micro-organismes, p. ex. protozoaires, bactéries, virus
THE COUNCIL OF THE QUEENSLAND INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH (Australie)
Inventeur(s)
Rao, Sudha
Abrégé
Disclosed are methods for treating coronavirus infections. More particularly, disclosed is the use of LSD inhibitors to treat coronavirus infections, including betacoronavirus infections.
The Council of the Queensland Institute of Medical Research (Australie)
Inventeur(s)
Khanna, Rajiv
Vijayendra, Dasari
Abrégé
An isolated protein comprises respective amino acid sequences of each of a plurality of CTL epitopes from two or more different herpesvirus antigens and further comprises an intervening amino acid or amino acid sequence between at least two of said CTL epitopes comprising proteasome liberation amino acids or amino acid sequences and, optionally, Transporter Associated with Antigen Processing recognition motifs. The isolated protein is capable of rapidly expanding human cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTL) in vitro and eliciting a CTL immune response in vivo upon administration to an animal as an exogenous protein. Typically, the isolated protein comprises no more than twenty (20) CTL epitopes derived from cytomegalovirus and/or Epstein-Barr virus antigens.
THE COUNCIL OF THE QUEENSLAND INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH (Australie)
Inventeur(s)
Burrows, Jacqueline
Bhatt, Kunal, H.
Khanna, Rajiv
Abrégé
Disclosed are compositions and methods for targeted treatment of cancer, such as HPV- associated cancer. In particular, modified T cell receptor (TCR) T cells are disclosed that can be used with adoptive cell transfer to target and kill cancer cells with reduced antigen escape. Therefore, also disclosed are methods of providing an anti-tumor immunity in a subject with HPV-associated cancer that involves adoptive transfer of the disclosed TCR-T cells.
The Council of the Queensland Institute of Medical Research (Australie)
Inventeur(s)
Khanna, Rajiv
Smith, Corey
Abrégé
Provided herein are methods and compositions related to the selection T cells and/or subjects for adoptive immunotherapy based on the expression of one or more biomarkers.
A61K 38/17 - Peptides ayant plus de 20 amino-acidesGastrinesSomatostatinesMélanotropinesLeurs dérivés provenant d'animauxPeptides ayant plus de 20 amino-acidesGastrinesSomatostatinesMélanotropinesLeurs dérivés provenant d'humains
A61K 38/48 - Hydrolases (3) agissant sur des liaisons peptidiques (3.4)
C12N 5/0783 - Cellules TCellules NKProgéniteurs de cellules T ou NK
G01N 33/50 - Analyse chimique de matériau biologique, p. ex. de sang ou d'urineTest par des méthodes faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiques par ligandsTest immunologique
THE COUNCIL OF THE QUEENSLAND INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH (Australie)
Inventeur(s)
Hill, Geoffrey R.
Henden, Andrea S.
Gartlan, Kate H.
Abrégé
Described herein are methods of protecting and/or promoting proliferation of intestinal epithelium by administering an Interferon (IFN) λ ligand or an IFNλ receptor agonist to a subject in need thereof. Preferred methods utilising an IFNλ receptor agonist concern preventing or treating a gastrointestinal disease, disorder or condition, such as GVHD, inflammatory bowel disease and autoimmune and therapy-related enterocolitis.
THE COUNCIL OF THE QUEENSLAND INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH (Australie)
Inventeur(s)
Harrich, David Allen
Li, Dongsheng
Lin, Min-Hsuan
Abrégé
The present disclosure relates to the production of transmissible virus defective interfering particles (DIPs ), particularly those of dengue virus as well as methods of their production. The DIPs have particular utility as immunogenic compositions and vaccines.
THE COUNCIL OF THE QUEENSLAND INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH (Australie)
Inventeur(s)
Khanna, Rajiv
Sinha, Debottam
Abrégé
Disclosed herein is the use of a first population of allogeneic T-cells recognizing a first EBV epitope, and a second allogeneic population recognizing a second EBV epitope in the treatment of EBV-associated disorders. Also dislosed is the use of a population of allogeneic T-cells recognizing an EBV antigen in combination with a further therapeutic agent such as an immunotherapeutic agent, a MAPK, BET or MEK. pathway inhibitor for treating EBV-associated disease.
C07K 16/28 - Immunoglobulines, p. ex. anticorps monoclonaux ou polyclonaux contre du matériel provenant d'animaux ou d'humains contre des récepteurs, des antigènes de surface cellulaire ou des déterminants de surface cellulaire
A61K 31/551 - Composés hétérocycliques ayant l'azote comme hétéro-atome d'un cycle, p. ex. guanéthidine ou rifamycines ayant des cycles à sept chaînons, p. ex. azélastine, pentylènetétrazole ayant deux atomes d'azote comme hétéro-atomes d'un cycle, p. ex. clozapine, dilazèpe
A61K 31/4184 - 1,3-Diazoles condensés avec des carbocycles, p. ex. benzimidazoles
A61K 31/519 - PyrimidinesPyrimidines hydrogénées, p. ex. triméthoprime condensées en ortho ou en péri avec des hétérocycles
THE COUNCIL OF THE QUEENSLAND INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH (Australie)
Inventeur(s)
Lobb, Richard
Möller, Andreas
Abrégé
The present disclosure relates to the field of cancer. More particularly, the invention relates to methods of diagnosing and treating cancer, including determining a cancer type thereof. These methods involve the detection of markers in an exosome sample of the subject.
The Flinders University of South Australia (Australie)
The Council of the Queensland Institute of Medical Research (Australie)
University of Tasmania (Australie)
Southern Adelaide Local Health Network (Australie)
Inventeur(s)
Craig, Jamie Evan
Macgregor, Stuart
Hewitt, Alex William
Abrégé
The present disclosure relates to methods and systems for assessing the risk of glaucoma in a subject. In certain embodiments, the present disclosure provide a method of assessing the risk of primary open angle glaucoma in a subject, the method comprises determining a risk score for primary open angle glaucoma in the subject on the basis of the genetic content of the subject at a plurality of selected genetic loci or markers and thereby assessing the risk of primary open angle glaucoma in the subject, wherein the selected genetic loci or markers comprise (i) genetic loci or markers having an association with glaucoma, and/or (ii) genetic loci or markers having an association with increased intraocular pressure, and/or (iii) genetic loci or markers having an association with an increased vertical cup to disk ratio, and/or (iv) genetic loci or markers having an association with a multi-trait test of glaucoma, intraocular pressure and vertical cup to disc ratio. Other embodiments are described.
G16B 20/20 - Détection d’allèles ou de variantes, p. ex. détection de polymorphisme d’un seul nucléotide
G16B 25/10 - Profilage de l’expression de gènes ou de protéinesEstimation ou normalisation de ratio d’expression
G16B 40/00 - TIC spécialement adaptées aux biostatistiquesTIC spécialement adaptées à l’apprentissage automatique ou à l’exploration de données liées à la bio-informatique, p. ex. extraction de connaissances ou détection de motifs
THE COUNCIL OF THE QUEENSLAND INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH (Australie)
Inventeur(s)
Khanna, Rajiv
Martins, Jose Paulo
Abrégé
Disclosed are antigen-binding molecules and chimeric antigen receptors (CARs) that can at least specifically recognize or bind to EphA3. Also disclosed are methods of medical treatment and prophylaxis.
C07K 16/28 - Immunoglobulines, p. ex. anticorps monoclonaux ou polyclonaux contre du matériel provenant d'animaux ou d'humains contre des récepteurs, des antigènes de surface cellulaire ou des déterminants de surface cellulaire
THE COUNCIL OF THE QUEENSLAND INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH (Australie)
Inventeur(s)
Wykes, Michelle
Abrégé
Disclosed are methods and agents for predicting response to therapy, immune status and/or disease progression. More particularly, disclosed are methods, agents and kits for analyzing cellular distribution of PD-L2, including its nuclear localization, for stratifying a patient as a likely responder or non-responder to a therapy, for predicting treatment outcome of a patient with a therapy, for managing treatment of a patient with a therapy, for monitoring a disease in a patient following treatment with a therapy, for determining the status of a disease and/or for determining the immune status of a patient.
C07K 16/28 - Immunoglobulines, p. ex. anticorps monoclonaux ou polyclonaux contre du matériel provenant d'animaux ou d'humains contre des récepteurs, des antigènes de surface cellulaire ou des déterminants de surface cellulaire
G01N 33/541 - Tests immunologiquesTests faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiquesMatériaux à cet effet avec formation d'un complexe immunologique en phase liquide avec séparation du complexe immunologique de l'antigène ou de l'anticorps non liés faisant intervenir un réactif de précipitation faisant intervenir un double ou un deuxième anticorps
G01N 33/543 - Tests immunologiquesTests faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiquesMatériaux à cet effet avec un support insoluble pour l'immobilisation de composés immunochimiques
A61K 35/15 - Cellules de la lignée des myéloïdes, p. ex. granulocytes, basophiles, éosinophiles, neutrophiles, leucocytes, monocytes, macrophages ou mastocytesCellules précurseurs myéloïdesCellules présentatrices d’antigène, p. ex. cellules dendritiques
A61K 38/08 - Peptides ayant de 5 à 11 amino-acides
A61K 38/10 - Peptides ayant de 12 à 20 amino-acides
C07K 16/00 - Immunoglobulines, p. ex. anticorps monoclonaux ou polyclonaux
66.
IMMUNORECEPTOR MODULATION FOR TREATING CANCER AND VIRAL INFECTIONS
The Council of the Queensland Institute of Medical Research (Australie)
Inventeur(s)
Smyth, Mark
Abrégé
A method of reducing or relieving immune inhibition in a mammal includes the step of at least partly inhibiting or reducing CD96 activity in one or more cells of the mammal to thereby relieve immune inhibition and/or enhance or restore immune surveillance in the mammal. Typically, inhibiting or reducing CD96 activity does not include, or depend upon, killing of CD96-expressing cells in the mammal. The method relieves immune inhibition and/or enhances or restores immune surveillance in the mammal to thereby treat or prevent cancer or cancer metastasis and/or a viral infection in the mammal. Also provided is a method of screening, designing, engineering or otherwise producing a CD96-inhibitory agent that relieves immune inhibition and/or enhances or restores immune surveillance in a mammal. Typically, the CD96-inhibitory agent is an antibody or antibody fragment
C07K 16/28 - Immunoglobulines, p. ex. anticorps monoclonaux ou polyclonaux contre du matériel provenant d'animaux ou d'humains contre des récepteurs, des antigènes de surface cellulaire ou des déterminants de surface cellulaire
A61K 39/395 - AnticorpsImmunoglobulinesImmunsérum, p. ex. sérum antilymphocitaire
A01K 67/027 - Nouvelles races ou races modifiées de vertébrés
A61K 31/704 - Composés ayant des radicaux saccharide liés à des composés non-saccharide par des liaisons glycosidiques liés à un composé carbocyclique, p. ex. phloridzine liés à un système carbocyclique condensé, p. ex. sennosides, thiocolchicosides, escine, daunorubicine, digitoxine
A61K 45/06 - Mélanges d'ingrédients actifs sans caractérisation chimique, p. ex. composés antiphlogistiques et pour le cœur
C12N 5/00 - Cellules non différenciées humaines, animales ou végétales, p. ex. lignées cellulairesTissusLeur culture ou conservationMilieux de culture à cet effet
C12N 7/00 - Virus, p. ex. bactériophagesCompositions les contenantLeur préparation ou purification
THE COUNCIL OF THE QUEENSLAND INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH (Australie)
Inventeur(s)
Wykes, Michelle
Pulukkunat, Dileep K.
Abrégé
Inhibitory anti-GAL9 binding molecules, antibody constructs, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the binding molecules and antibody constructs, and methods of use thereof are presented.
A61K 39/395 - AnticorpsImmunoglobulinesImmunsérum, p. ex. sérum antilymphocitaire
C07K 16/28 - Immunoglobulines, p. ex. anticorps monoclonaux ou polyclonaux contre du matériel provenant d'animaux ou d'humains contre des récepteurs, des antigènes de surface cellulaire ou des déterminants de surface cellulaire
A61P 43/00 - Médicaments pour des utilisations spécifiques, non prévus dans les groupes
A61P 29/00 - Agents analgésiques, antipyrétiques ou anti-inflammatoires non centraux, p. ex. agents antirhumatismauxMédicaments anti-inflammatoires non stéroïdiens [AINS]
G01N 33/68 - Analyse chimique de matériau biologique, p. ex. de sang ou d'urineTest par des méthodes faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiques par ligandsTest immunologique faisant intervenir des protéines, peptides ou amino-acides
THE COUNCIL OF THE QUEENSLAND INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH (Australie)
Inventeur(s)
Teng, Michele Wl
Yan, Juming
Smyth, Mark J
Abrégé
The present disclosure relates to methods for the treatment of cancer, methods of increasing the response of tumor cells in a subject to cancer therapy, as well as methods of predicting a positive clinical response to a cancer therapy in a patient.
THE COUNCIL OF THE QUEENSLAND INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH (Australie)
Inventeur(s)
White, Anthony Robert
Quek, Hazel Qian Yin
Abrégé
Disclosed are microglial cells. More particularly, the invention relates to microglial cells generated from blood-derived cells and their use in methods of diagnosing, treating and/or determining the responsiveness to treatment and/or prognosis of neurodegenerative diseases, disorders and conditions.
A61K 35/30 - NerfsCerveauYeuxCellules cornéennesLiquide céphalorachidienCellules souches neuronalesCellules précurseurs neuronalesCellules glialesOligodendrocytesCellules de SchwannAstrogliesAstrocytesPlexus choroïdeTissu de moelle épinière
A61P 25/28 - Médicaments pour le traitement des troubles du système nerveux des troubles dégénératifs du système nerveux central, p. ex. agents nootropes, activateurs de la cognition, médicaments pour traiter la maladie d'Alzheimer ou d'autres formes de démence
THE COUNCIL OF THE QUEENSLAND INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH (Australie)
Inventeur(s)
Hudson, James
Mills, Richard
Porello, Enzo
Quaife-Ryan, Gregory
Abrégé
in vitroin vivoin vivo methods of inducing cardiomyocyte proliferation by contacting cardiomyocytes with or administering to a subject an effective amount of an agent capable of activating sterol biosynthesis, such as mevalonate biosynthesis. Methods and compositions for regenerating a cardiac tissue in a subject that include administering thereto a therapeutically effective amount of an agent capable of activating sterol biosynthesis in a cardiomyocyte are also provided herein.
A61K 31/497 - Pyrazines non condensées contenant d'autres hétérocycles
A61K 31/5377 - 1,4-Oxazines, p. ex. morpholine non condensées et contenant d'autres hétérocycles, p. ex. timolol
A61K 31/4545 - Pipéridines non condensées, p. ex. pipérocaïne contenant d'autres systèmes hétérocycliques contenant un cycle à six chaînons avec l'azote comme hétéro-atome du cycle, p. ex. pipampérone, anabasine
A61K 31/635 - Composés contenant des groupes para-N-benzènesulfonyl-N-, p. ex. sulfanilamide, p-nitrobenzènesulfonohydrazide contenant un hétérocycle, p. ex. sulfadiazine
A61P 9/10 - Médicaments pour le traitement des troubles du système cardiovasculaire des maladies ischémiques ou athéroscléreuses, p. ex. médicaments antiangineux, vasodilatateurs coronariens, médicaments pour le traitement de l'infarctus du myocarde, de la rétinopathie, de l'insuffisance cérébro-vasculaire, de l'artériosclérose rénale
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CELLS, COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR ENHANCING IMMUNE FUNCTION
THE COUNCIL OF THE QUEENSLAND INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH (Australie)
Inventeur(s)
Bald, Tobias
Braun, Matthias
Smyth, Mark
Abrégé
The present disclosure relates generally to polypeptides, cells, compositions and methods for enhancing immune function, and in particular the immune function of T cells, such as CD8+ T cells. More particularly, the present invention relates to modified DNAM-1 polypeptides, T cells expressing recombinant and/or modified DNAM-1, and methods of using these cells in adoptive T cell transfer, such as for the treatment of cancer or infection. The disclosure also relates to methods for preparing T cells with enhanced immune function; methods for preparing T cells for adoptive cell therapy; methods for assessing the immune function of T cells in a subject or cell population; methods for predicting the responsiveness of a subject with cancer to cancer therapy; and methods for predicting the survival or survival time of a subject with cancer.
G01N 33/566 - Tests immunologiquesTests faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiquesMatériaux à cet effet utilisant un support spécifique ou des protéines réceptrices comme réactifs pour la formation de liaisons par ligand
The Council of the Queensland Institute of Medical Research (Australie)
Inventeur(s)
Khanna, Rajiv
Hua, Kristine
Abrégé
A recombinant, humanized antibody or antibody fragment that is capable of at least partly preventing or inhibiting Epstein Barr Virus gp350 binding to a human cell. The antibody may be useful for passively immunizing humans against Epstein Barr Virus and/or treating or preventing Epstein Barr Virus-associated diseases, disorders or conditions. The antibody or antibody fragment may also be used to detect Epstein Barr Virus.
C07K 16/08 - Immunoglobulines, p. ex. anticorps monoclonaux ou polyclonaux contre du matériel provenant de virus
G01N 33/569 - Tests immunologiquesTests faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiquesMatériaux à cet effet pour micro-organismes, p. ex. protozoaires, bactéries, virus
THE COUNCIL OF THE QUEENSLAND INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH (Australie)
Inventeur(s)
Dougall, Bill
Ahern, Elizabeth
Abrégé
Disclosed are antigen-binding molecules that antagonize one or more functions of receptor activator of NF-κΒ (RANK) as well as methods of their manufacture and use. Applications are also disclosed in which these antagonist antigen-binding molecules are used in compositions and methods for treating or inhibiting the development of conditions associated with activation of the RANK ligand (RANKL) / RANK signaling pathway, for stimulating or augmenting immunity, for inhibiting the development or progression of immunosuppression or tolerance to a tumor and for inhibiting the development, progression or recurrence of cancer.
C07K 16/28 - Immunoglobulines, p. ex. anticorps monoclonaux ou polyclonaux contre du matériel provenant d'animaux ou d'humains contre des récepteurs, des antigènes de surface cellulaire ou des déterminants de surface cellulaire
A61K 39/395 - AnticorpsImmunoglobulinesImmunsérum, p. ex. sérum antilymphocitaire
THE COUNCIL OF THE QUEENSLAND INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH (Australie)
Inventeur(s)
Hill, Geoffrey
Koyama, Motoko
Abrégé
The present disclosure relates to methods of reducing inflammation in the gastro-intestinal (GI) tract, and more specifically to methods of reducing the risk of transplant recipients developing graft-versus-host disease by reducing inflammation in the gut.
A61K 38/14 - Peptides contenant des radicaux saccharideLeurs dérivés
A61K 31/7036 - Composés ayant des radicaux saccharide liés à des composés non-saccharide par des liaisons glycosidiques liés à un composé carbocyclique, p. ex. phloridzine ayant au moins un groupe amino lié directement au carbocycle, p. ex. streptomycine, gentamycine, amikacine, validamycine, fortimicines
A61P 37/06 - Immunosuppresseurs, p. ex. médicaments pour le traitement du rejet de greffe
A61K 31/546 - Composés contenant des systèmes cycliques thia-5 aza-1 bicyclo [4.2.0] octane, c.-à-d. composés contenant un système cyclique de formule , p. ex. céphalosporines, céfaclor, céphalexine contenant d'autres hétérocycles, p. ex. céphalotine
A61P 1/00 - Médicaments pour le traitement des troubles du tractus alimentaire ou de l'appareil digestif
G01N 33/50 - Analyse chimique de matériau biologique, p. ex. de sang ou d'urineTest par des méthodes faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiques par ligandsTest immunologique
C07K 14/535 - CSF du type granulocyteCSF du type granulocyte-macrophage
THE COUNCIL OF THE QUEENSLAND INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH (Australie)
Inventeur(s)
Radford-Smith, Graham
Simms, Lisa
Zakrzewski, Martha
Abrégé
Provided herein are methods and kits for determining a prognosis and/or treatment of a subject with IBD. Methods and kits for assessing susceptibility to and/or determining the presence and/or treatment of dysbiosis in a subject are also described herein.
C12Q 1/68 - Procédés de mesure ou de test faisant intervenir des enzymes, des acides nucléiques ou des micro-organismesCompositions à cet effetProcédés pour préparer ces compositions faisant intervenir des acides nucléiques
THE COUNCIL OF THE QUEENSLAND INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH (Australie)
Inventeur(s)
Burrows, Scott R.
Burrows, Jacqueline M.
Groves, Penny L.
Abrégé
Provided herein are isolated alpha and beta chains of a T-cell receptor (TCR) that is specific for an EBV antigen. Also described herein are TCRs having said alpha and beta chains and methods of making and using same, such as cellular immunotherapy in subjects having an EBV-associated disease, disorder or condition.
C07K 16/08 - Immunoglobulines, p. ex. anticorps monoclonaux ou polyclonaux contre du matériel provenant de virus
A61K 38/00 - Préparations médicinales contenant des peptides
A61K 38/17 - Peptides ayant plus de 20 amino-acidesGastrinesSomatostatinesMélanotropinesLeurs dérivés provenant d'animauxPeptides ayant plus de 20 amino-acidesGastrinesSomatostatinesMélanotropinesLeurs dérivés provenant d'humains
A61K 48/00 - Préparations médicinales contenant du matériel génétique qui est introduit dans des cellules du corps vivant pour traiter des maladies génétiquesThérapie génique
C12N 15/85 - Vecteurs ou systèmes d'expression spécialement adaptés aux hôtes eucaryotes pour cellules animales
G01N 33/569 - Tests immunologiquesTests faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiquesMatériaux à cet effet pour micro-organismes, p. ex. protozoaires, bactéries, virus
THE COUNCIL OF THE QUEENSLAND INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH (Australie)
Inventeur(s)
Lee, Jason
Al-Ejeh, Fares
Abrégé
This invention relates generally to biomarkers that are useful for determining whether a subject with cancer is likely to respond to cancer therapy. The invention therefore relates to methods, kits and compositions for determining whether a subject is likely to respond to cancer therapy, and to methods of treatment based on a determination that a subject with cancer is likely to respond to cancer therapy. The invention also relates to methods for sensitizing a subject with cancer to cancer therapy.
C12Q 1/6886 - Produits d’acides nucléiques utilisés dans l’analyse d’acides nucléiques, p. ex. amorces ou sondes pour les maladies provoquées par des altérations du matériel génétique pour le cancer
G01N 33/574 - Tests immunologiquesTests faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiquesMatériaux à cet effet pour le cancer
C12Q 1/686 - Réaction en chaine par polymérase [PCR]
THE COUNCIL OF THE QUEENSLAND INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH (Australie)
Inventeur(s)
Hudson, James
Mills, Richard
Porrello, Enzo
Abrégé
Provided herein is a skeletal muscle cell differentiation medium comprising a base medium and at least one of a Notch inhibitor and a Raf inhibitor. Also described herein is a skeletal muscle cell culture vessel comprising one or more wells that each comprise opposed poles that extend substantially perpendicularly from a basal surface of the well. A method of producing skeletal muscle cells by contacting one or more skeletal muscle progenitor cells with the skeletal muscle cell differentiation medium and optionally in the skeletal muscle cell culture vessel to induce or promote differentiation of one or a plurality of skeletal muscle cells from the progenitor cell is also provided.
C12M 3/00 - Appareillage pour la culture de tissus, de cellules humaines, animales ou végétales, ou de virus
G01N 33/48 - Matériau biologique, p. ex. sang, urineHémocytomètres
G01N 33/50 - Analyse chimique de matériau biologique, p. ex. de sang ou d'urineTest par des méthodes faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiques par ligandsTest immunologique
The Council of the Queensland Institute of Medical Research (Australie)
Inventeur(s)
Wykes, Michelle
Abrégé
Disclosed are compounds for use in modulating immune responses. More particularly, the present invention discloses oligomeric forms of PD-L2 for use in modulating Th1 immune responses. The compounds of the present invention find utility in a range of Th1-mediated disorders including pathogenic infections and hyperproliferative disorders.
THE FLINDERS UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA (Australie)
THE COUNCIL OF THE QUEENSLAND INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH (Australie)
UNIVERSITY OF TASMANIA (Australie)
SOUTHERN ADELAIDE LOCAL HEALTH NETWORK (Australie)
Inventeur(s)
Macgregor, Stuart
Hewitt, Alex William
Abrégé
The present disclosure relates to methods and systems for assessing the risk of glaucoma in a subject. In certain embodiments, the present disclosure provide a method of assessing the risk of primary open angle glaucoma in a subject, the method comprises determining a risk score for primary open angle glaucoma in the subject on the basis of the genetic content of the subject at a plurality of selected genetic loci or markers and thereby assessing the risk of primary open angle glaucoma in the subject, wherein the selected genetic loci or markers comprise (i) genetic loci or markers having an association with glaucoma, and/or (ii) genetic loci or markers having an association with increased intraocular pressure, and/or (iii) genetic loci or markers having an association with an increased vertical cup to disk ratio, and/or (iv) genetic loci or markers having an association with a multi-trait test of glaucoma, intraocular pressure and vertical cup to disc ratio. Other embodiments are described.
C12Q 1/68 - Procédés de mesure ou de test faisant intervenir des enzymes, des acides nucléiques ou des micro-organismesCompositions à cet effetProcédés pour préparer ces compositions faisant intervenir des acides nucléiques
C12Q 1/6883 - Produits d’acides nucléiques utilisés dans l’analyse d’acides nucléiques, p. ex. amorces ou sondes pour les maladies provoquées par des altérations du matériel génétique
THE COUNCIL OF THE QUEENSLAND INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH (Australie)
Inventeur(s)
Khanna, Rajiv
Burrows, Jacqueline
Abrégé
Provided herein are methods for preparing and characterizing CTL cultures and preparations. Also provided herein are methods of determining the presence or absence of trace amounts of viral vectors following the preparation of CTLs.
C12Q 1/70 - Procédés de mesure ou de test faisant intervenir des enzymes, des acides nucléiques ou des micro-organismesCompositions à cet effetProcédés pour préparer ces compositions faisant intervenir des virus ou des bactériophages
C12N 5/0783 - Cellules TCellules NKProgéniteurs de cellules T ou NK
C12N 5/0783 - Cellules TCellules NKProgéniteurs de cellules T ou NK
A61P 25/28 - Médicaments pour le traitement des troubles du système nerveux des troubles dégénératifs du système nerveux central, p. ex. agents nootropes, activateurs de la cognition, médicaments pour traiter la maladie d'Alzheimer ou d'autres formes de démence
THE COUNCIL OF THE QUEENSLAND INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH (Australie)
Inventeur(s)
Ng, Susanna Shu Szen
Engwerda, Christian Robert
Abrégé
The present disclosure relates to methods and compositions for modulating immune responses, methods of treating or preventing diseases such as autoimmune and inflammatory disorders and cancer, as well as methods of enhancing immune responses to antigens and for the treatment of infectious diseases. In particular the methods and compositions comprise a compound that modulates Natural Killer cell granule protein 7 (NKG7) activity.
THE COUNCIL OF THE QUEENSLAND INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH (Australie)
Inventeur(s)
Smyth, Mark
Nakamura, Kyohei
Abrégé
Disclosed are compositions and methods for treating cancer in a subject. More particularly, the invention relates to compositions comprising an inhibitor of IL-18 function and their use in therapy. In another aspect, the present invention provides methods of treating multiple myeloma in a subject.
A61K 39/395 - AnticorpsImmunoglobulinesImmunsérum, p. ex. sérum antilymphocitaire
C07K 16/24 - Immunoglobulines, p. ex. anticorps monoclonaux ou polyclonaux contre du matériel provenant d'animaux ou d'humains contre des cytokines, des lymphokines ou des interférons
THE COUNCIL OF THE QUEENSLAND INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH (Australie)
Inventeur(s)
Porrello, Enzo
Hudson, James
Titmarsh, Drew
Mills, Richard
Abrégé
A cardiomyocyte maturation medium comprises a base medium, one or more fatty acids such as palmitic acid, glucose and albumin. The one or more fatty acids and glucose are ideally present at a concentration ratio of about 1:10. Typically, the medium does not comprise TGF or insulin, or comprises minimal TGF and/or insulin. A cell culture vessel is provided that comprises opposed poles that facilitate force measurements of developing cardiac muscle.
C12N 5/077 - Cellules mésenchymateuses, p. ex. cellules osseuses, cellules de cartilage, cellules stromales médulaires, cellules adipeuses ou cellules musculaires
C12M 1/32 - Inoculateur ou échantillonneur du type à champs multiples ou en continu
C12M 1/34 - Mesure ou test par des moyens de mesure ou de détection des conditions du milieu, p. ex. par des compteurs de colonies
C12Q 1/02 - Procédés de mesure ou de test faisant intervenir des enzymes, des acides nucléiques ou des micro-organismesCompositions à cet effetProcédés pour préparer ces compositions faisant intervenir des micro-organismes viables
THE COUNCIL OF THE QUEENSLAND INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH (Australie)
Inventeur(s)
Khanna, Rajiv
Hua, Kristine
Abrégé
A recombinant, humanized antibody or antibody fragment that is capable of at least partly preventing or inhibiting Epstein Barr Virus gp350 binding to a human cell. The antibody may be useful for passively immunizing humans against Epstein Barr Virus and/or treating or preventing Epstein Barr Virus-associated diseases, disorders or conditions. The antibody or antibody fragment may also be used to detect Epstein Barr Virus.
A61K 39/395 - AnticorpsImmunoglobulinesImmunsérum, p. ex. sérum antilymphocitaire
A61P 31/22 - Antiviraux pour le traitement des virus ADN des virus de l'herpès
C07K 16/08 - Immunoglobulines, p. ex. anticorps monoclonaux ou polyclonaux contre du matériel provenant de virus
G01N 33/563 - Tests immunologiquesTests faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiquesMatériaux à cet effet faisant intervenir des fragments d'anticorps
A COMBINATION OF, OR A BISPECIFIC BINDING MOLECULE TO, AN IMMUNE CHECKPOINT MOLECULE ANTAGONIST AND A RANK-L (NF- KB LIGAND) ANTAGONIST FOR CANCER THERAPY OR PROPHYLAXIS AND USES THEREFOR.
THE COUNCIL OF THE QUEENSLAND INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH (Australie)
Inventeur(s)
Dougall, Bill
Teng, Michele
Ahern, Elizabeth
Smyth, Mark
Abrégé
Disclosed are agents for treating or preventing cancers. More particularly, the present invention discloses therapeutic combinations comprising antagonists of receptor of NF-κB (RANK) ligand and immune checkpoint molecules in methods and compositions for treating or inhibiting the development, progression or recurrence of cancers, including metastatic cancers.
The Council of The Queensland Institute of Medical Research (Australie)
Inventeur(s)
Bartlett, Perry
Boyd, Andrew
Gerometta, Mike
Cooper, Leanne
Abrégé
The present disclosure relates generally to the treatment of diseases and conditions exacerbated by signalling via the erythropoietin-producing-hepatoma receptor kinases EphA4 and to agents useful in such treatment.
A61K 38/17 - Peptides ayant plus de 20 amino-acidesGastrinesSomatostatinesMélanotropinesLeurs dérivés provenant d'animauxPeptides ayant plus de 20 amino-acidesGastrinesSomatostatinesMélanotropinesLeurs dérivés provenant d'humains
C07K 14/715 - RécepteursAntigènes de surface cellulaireDéterminants de surface cellulaire pour des cytokinesRécepteursAntigènes de surface cellulaireDéterminants de surface cellulaire pour des lymphokinesRécepteursAntigènes de surface cellulaireDéterminants de surface cellulaire pour des interférons
A61P 9/00 - Médicaments pour le traitement des troubles du système cardiovasculaire
THE COUNCIL OF THE QUEENSLAND INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH (Australie)
Inventeur(s)
Ramm, Grant
Fernandez-Rojo, Manuel Alejandro
Abrégé
Disclosed are agents for treating or preventing inflammatory diseases and/or conditions. More particularly, the present invention discloses the use of ICAM-1 antagonists, including ICAM-1 antigen-binding molecules, for treating inflammatory diseases including fibrosis, cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). In specific embodiments, the ICAM-1 antagonists are used in combination with immunotherapeutic agents to inhibit an inflammatory immune response.
A61K 39/395 - AnticorpsImmunoglobulinesImmunsérum, p. ex. sérum antilymphocitaire
A61K 38/00 - Préparations médicinales contenant des peptides
A61P 29/00 - Agents analgésiques, antipyrétiques ou anti-inflammatoires non centraux, p. ex. agents antirhumatismauxMédicaments anti-inflammatoires non stéroïdiens [AINS]
A61P 37/06 - Immunosuppresseurs, p. ex. médicaments pour le traitement du rejet de greffe
THE COUNCIL OF THE QUEENSLAND INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH (Australie)
Inventeur(s)
Hill, Geoffrey R.
Zhang, Ping
Abrégé
Disclosed are methods of identifying immunosuppressive TR1 regulatory T cells, including in methods of diagnosing the presence of immune tolerance, methods of producing immunosuppressive regulatory T cells, and methods of eliciting immune tolerance in a subject. These methods include screening T cells to detect Eomes+IL-10+ T cells or expressing recombinant Eomes in T cell populations to generate immunosuppressive regulatory T cells.
THE COUNCIL OF THE QUEENSLAND INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH (Australie)
Inventeur(s)
Lee, Jason
Abrégé
Disclosed are compositions, methods and apparatus for diagnosing and/or monitoring a hypoxic condition by measurement of a hypoxia-associated gene signature. The invention can be used for diagnosis including early diagnosis, monitoring, making treatment decisions, or management of subjects suspected of having a disease or condition that is associated with a hypoxic condition (e.g., a hypoxic condition). More particularly, the present invention discloses nucleic acid and protein biomarkers that are useful for specifically determining the likelihood of the presence or absence of a hypoxic condition in a subject.
C12Q 1/6886 - Produits d’acides nucléiques utilisés dans l’analyse d’acides nucléiques, p. ex. amorces ou sondes pour les maladies provoquées par des altérations du matériel génétique pour le cancer
G01N 33/574 - Tests immunologiquesTests faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiquesMatériaux à cet effet pour le cancer
C12Q 1/6809 - Méthodes de détermination ou d’identification des acides nucléiques faisant intervenir la détection différentielle
C12Q 1/68 - Procédés de mesure ou de test faisant intervenir des enzymes, des acides nucléiques ou des micro-organismesCompositions à cet effetProcédés pour préparer ces compositions faisant intervenir des acides nucléiques
G01N 33/53 - Tests immunologiquesTests faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiquesMatériaux à cet effet
The Council of the Queensland Institute of Medical Research (Australie)
Inventeur(s)
Khanna, Rajiv
Vijayendra, Dasari
Abrégé
An isolated protein comprises respective amino acid sequences of each of a plurality of CTL epitopes from two or more different herpesvirus antigens and further comprises an intervening amino acid or amino acid sequence between at least two of said CTL epitopes comprising proteasome liberation amino acids or amino acid sequences and, optionally, Transporter Associated with Antigen Processing recognition motifs. The isolated protein is capable of rapidly expanding human cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTL) in vitro and eliciting a CTL immune response in vivo upon administration to an animal as an exogenous protein. Typically, the isolated protein comprises no more than twenty (20) CTL epitopes derived from cytomegalovirus and/or Epstein-Barr virus antigens.
THE COUNCIL OF THE QUEENSLAND INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH (Australie)
Inventeur(s)
Khanna, Rajiv
Smith, Corey
Aftab, Blake, Tolu
Abrégé
Provided herein are methods comprising autologous cytotoxic T cells expressing a T cell receptor that specifically binds to an Epstein Barr virus (EBV) or expressing CD107a, TNF, IFN-gamma or IL-2 for the treatment of multiple sclerosis in a subject or selecting a subject for adoptive immunotherapy.
A61K 35/17 - LymphocytesLymphocytes BLymphocytes TCellules tueuses naturellesLymphocytes activés par un interféron ou une cytokine
A61P 25/00 - Médicaments pour le traitement des troubles du système nerveux
A61P 25/28 - Médicaments pour le traitement des troubles du système nerveux des troubles dégénératifs du système nerveux central, p. ex. agents nootropes, activateurs de la cognition, médicaments pour traiter la maladie d'Alzheimer ou d'autres formes de démence
G01N 33/564 - Tests immunologiquesTests faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiquesMatériaux à cet effet pour complexes immunologiques préexistants ou maladies auto-immunes
C12Q 1/00 - Procédés de mesure ou de test faisant intervenir des enzymes, des acides nucléiques ou des micro-organismesCompositions à cet effetProcédés pour préparer ces compositions
THE COUNCIL OF THE QUEENSLAND INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH (Australie)
Inventeur(s)
Lobb, Richard
Leimgruber, Antoine
Möller, Andreas
Abrégé
Provided herein are methods of determining the aggressiveness, prognosis and response to therapy for cancer, such as non-small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC), which includes determining an expression level of one or a plurality of differentially expressed protein markers in an exosome sample from a subject. A method and agent for treating cancer are also provided.
G01N 33/68 - Analyse chimique de matériau biologique, p. ex. de sang ou d'urineTest par des méthodes faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiques par ligandsTest immunologique faisant intervenir des protéines, peptides ou amino-acides
G01N 33/574 - Tests immunologiquesTests faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiquesMatériaux à cet effet pour le cancer
THE COUNCIL OF THE QUEENSLAND INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH (Australie)
Inventeur(s)
Sewell, Andrew
Miles, John
Abrégé
Disclosed are methods for identifying immunogenic peptides, and tools and/or reagents to be used in those methods. More specifically, the invention relates to combinatorial peptide library screening for synthetic antigenic peptides recognized by natural T-cell receptors.
C40B 40/00 - Bibliothèques en soi, p. ex. matrices, mélanges
C40B 50/14 - Synthèse en phase solide, c.-à-d. dans laquelle au moins un bloc servant à créer la bibliothèque est lié à un support solide au cours de la création de la bibliothèqueProcédés particuliers de clivage à partir du support solide
C07K 7/06 - Peptides linéaires ne contenant que des liaisons peptidiques normales ayant de 5 à 11 amino-acides
A61K 38/08 - Peptides ayant de 5 à 11 amino-acides
A61P 31/16 - Antiviraux pour le traitement des virus ARN de la grippe ou des rhinovirus