Patents by Inventor Jack D. Keene

Jack D. Keene has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20170327866
    Abstract: A method of generating a gene expression profile of noncoding regulatory RNA (ncRNA; e.g. a microRNA) in a cell in vivo, is carried out by: (a) partitioning from a cell at least one mRNA-protein (RNP) complex, the RNP complex comprising: (i) an RNA binding protein (RNABP) or RNA associated protein, (ii) at least one mRNA bound to or associated with said protein, and (iii) at least one ncRNA bound to or associated with said protein, and then (b) identifying at least one ncRNA in at least one RNP complex, thereby to produce a gene expression profile comprising the identity of an ncRNA in an RNP complex.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2017
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Inventors: Jack D. Keene, Patrick J. Lager
  • Patent number: 9617581
    Abstract: A method of generating a gene expression profile of noncoding regulatory RNA (ncRNA; e.g. a microRNA) in a cell in vivo, is carried out by: (a) partitioning from a cell at least one mRNA-protein (RNP) complex, the RNP complex comprising: (i) an RNA binding protein (RNABP) or RNA associated protein, (ii) at least one mRNA bound to or associated with said protein, and (iii) at least one ncRNA bound to or associated with said protein, and then (b) identifying at least one ncRNA in-at least one RNP complex, thereby to produce a gene expression profile comprising the identity of an ncRNA in an RNP complex.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: Duke University
    Inventors: Jack D. Keene, Patrick J. Lager
  • Patent number: 8815517
    Abstract: The identification and evaluation of mRNA and protein targets associated with mRNP complexes and implicated in the expression of proteins involved in common physiological pathways is described. Effective targets are useful for treating a disease, condition or disorder associated with the physiological pathway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Ribonomics, Inc.
    Inventors: Jack D. Keene, Scott A. Tenenbaum, Craig C. Carson, William C. Phelps
  • Patent number: 8143002
    Abstract: Cellular mRNA-protein (mRNP) complexes are partitioned in vivo by contacting a biological sample with at least one ligand that specifically binds at least one component of a mRNP complex. Suitable biological samples comprise at least one mRNA-protein (mRNP) complex and include cell cultures, cell extracts, and whole tissue, including tumor tissue. Ligands include antibodies that specifically bind RNA-binding or RNA-associated proteins present in the mRNP complex. The mRNP complex is separated by binding the ligand with a binding molecule specific for the ligand, where the binding molecule is attached to a solid support. The mRNP complex is collected by removing the mRNP complex from the solid support. After collecting the mRNP complex, the mRNA bound within the complex may be characterized and identified. Subsets of the total mRNA population of a cell may accordingly be characterized, and a gene expression profile of the cell obtained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Ribonomics, Inc.
    Inventors: Jack D. Keene, Scott A. Tenenbaum, Craig C. Carson
  • Publication number: 20100267573
    Abstract: A method of generating a gene expression profile of noncoding regulatory RNA (ncRNA; e.g. a microRNA) in a cell in vivo, is carried out by: (a) partitioning from a cell at least one mRNA-protein (RNP) complex, the RNP complex comprising: (i) an RNA binding protein (RNABP) or RNA associated protein, (ii) at least one mRNA bound to or associated with said protein, and (iii) at least one ncRNA bound to or associated with said protein, and then (b) identifying at least one ncRNA in-at least one RNP complex, thereby to produce a gene expression profile comprising the identity of an ncRNA in an RNP complex.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2007
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Inventors: Jack D. Keene, Patrick J. Lager
  • Publication number: 20090263790
    Abstract: The identification and evaluation of mRNA and protein targets associated with mRNP complexes and implicated in the expression of proteins involved in common physiological pathways is described. Effective targets are useful for treating a disease, condition or disorder associated with the physiological pathway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Applicant: RIBONOMICS, INC.
    Inventors: Jack D. Keene, Scott A. Tenenbaum, Craig C. Carson, William C. Phelps
  • Publication number: 20090081651
    Abstract: Cellular mRNA-protein (mRNP) complexes are partitioned in vivo by contacting a biological sample with at least one ligand that specifically binds at least one component of a mRNP complex. Suitable biological samples comprise at least one mRNA-protein (mRNP) complex and include cell cultures, cell extracts, and whole tissue, including tumor tissue. Ligands include antibodies that specifically bind RNA-binding or RNA-associated proteins present in the mRNP complex. The mRNP complex is separated by binding the ligand with a binding molecule specific for the ligand, where the binding molecule is attached to a solid support. The mRNP complex is collected by removing the mRNP complex from the solid support. After collecting the mRNP complex, the mRNA bound within the complex may be characterized and identified. Subsets of the total mRNA population of a cell may accordingly be characterized, and a gene expression profile of the cell obtained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2007
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Applicant: RIBONOMICS, INC.
    Inventors: Jack D. Keene, Scott A. Tennenbaum, Craig C. Carson
  • Patent number: 7504210
    Abstract: Cellular mRNA-protein (mRNP) complexes are partitioned in vivo by contacting a biological sample with at least one ligand that specifically binds at least one component of a mRNP complex. Suitable biological samples comprise at least one mRNA-protein (mRNP) complex and include cell cultures, cell extracts, and whole tissue, including tumor tissue. Ligands include antibodies that specifically bind RNA-binding or RNA-associated proteins present in the mRNP complex. The mRNP complex is separated by binding the ligand with a binding molecule specific for the ligand, where the binding molecule is attached to a solid support. The mRNP complex is collected by removing the mRNP complex from the solid support. After collecting the mRNP complex, the mRNA bound within the complex may be characterized and identified. Subsets of the total mRNA population of a cell may accordingly be characterized, and a gene expression profile of the cell obtained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2009
    Assignee: Ribonomics, Inc.
    Inventors: Jack D. Keene, Scott A. Tenenbaum, Craig C. Carson
  • Publication number: 20080254461
    Abstract: Cellular mRNA-protein (mRNP) complexes are partitioned in vivo by contacting a biological sample with at least one ligand that specifically binds at least one component of a mRNP complex. Suitable biological samples comprise at least one mRNA-protein (mRNP) complex and include cell cultures, cell extracts, and whole tissue, including tumor tissue. Ligands include antibodies that specifically bind RNA-binding or RNA-associated proteins present in the mRNP complex. The mRNP complex is separated by binding the ligand with a binding molecule specific for the ligand, where the binding molecule is attached to a solid support. The mRNP complex is collected by removing the mRNP complex from the solid support. After collecting the mRNP complex, the mRNA bound within the complex may be characterized and identified. Subsets of the total mRNA population of a cell may accordingly be characterized, and a gene expression profile of the cell obtained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2007
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Applicant: Ribonomics, Inc.
    Inventors: Jack D. Keene, Scott A. Tenenbaum, Craig C. Carson
  • Publication number: 20080248479
    Abstract: Cellular mRNA-protein (mRNP) complexes are partitioned in vivo by contacting a biological sample with at least one ligand that specifically binds at least one component of a mRNP complex. Suitable biological samples comprise at least one mRNA-protein (mRNP) complex and include cell cultures, cell extracts, and whole tissue, including tumor tissue. Ligands include antibodies that specifically bind RNA-binding or RNA-associated proteins present in the mRNP complex. The mRNP complex is separated by binding the ligand with a binding molecule specific for the ligand, where the binding molecule is attached to a solid support. The mRNP complex is collected by removing the mRNP complex from the solid support. After collecting the mRNP complex, the mRNA bound within the complex may be characterized and identified. Subsets of the total mRNA population of a cell may accordingly be characterized, and a gene expression profile of the cell obtained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2008
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Applicant: RIBONOMICS, INC.
    Inventors: Jack D. Keene, Scott A. Tenenbaum, Craig C. Carson
  • Patent number: 7432052
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for identifying and/or modulating RNA transcripts and/or genes involved in fragile X syndrome and other associated disorders are provided. In particular, RNA targets for fragile X mental retardation protein (FMRP) have been identified by a novel monoclonal antibody to FMRP and a consensus sequence for the RNA binding region has been identified. Arrays for identifying compounds, proteins, nucleotides, and the like that modulate the RNA targets or associated genes are provided. Additionally, methods for modulating RNA targets are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Assignees: The Rockfeller University, Duke University, Emory University
    Inventors: Stephen T. Warren, Victoria Brown-Kennerly, Peng Jin, Stephanie Ceman, Robert B. Darnell, Jennifer C. Darnell, Jack D. Keene, Scott A. Tenenbaum
  • Publication number: 20080206763
    Abstract: Cellular mRNA-protein (mRNP) complexes are partitioned in vivo by contacting a biological sample with at least one ligand that specifically binds at least one component of a mRNP complex. Suitable biological samples comprise at least one mRNA-protein (mRNP) complex and include cell cultures, cell extracts, and whole tissue, including tumor tissue. Ligands include antibodies that specifically bind RNA-binding or RNA-associated proteins present in the mRNP complex. The mRNP complex is separated by binding the ligand with a binding molecule specific for the ligand, where the binding molecule is attached to a solid support. The mRNP complex is collected by removing the mRNP complex from the solid support. After collecting the mRNP complex, the mRNA bound within the complex may be characterized and identified. Subsets of the total mRNA population of a cell may accordingly be characterized, and a gene expression profile of the cell obtained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2007
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Applicant: RIBONOMICS, INC.
    Inventors: Jack D. Keene, Scott A. Tenenbaum, Craig C. Carson
  • Publication number: 20080113362
    Abstract: Cellular mRNA-protein (mRNP) complexes are partitioned in vivo by contacting a biological sample with at least one ligand that specifically binds at least one component of a mRNP complex. Suitable biological samples comprise at least one mRNA-protein (mRNP) complex and include cell cultures, cell extracts, and whole tissue, including tumor tissue. Ligands include antibodies that specifically bind RNA-binding or RNA-associated proteins present in the mRNP complex. The mRNP complex is separated by binding the ligand with a binding molecule specific for the ligand, where the binding molecule is attached to a solid support. The mRNP complex is collected by removing the mRNP complex from the solid support. After collecting the mRNP complex, the mRNA bound within the complex may be characterized and identified. Subsets of the total mRNA population of a cell may accordingly be characterized, and a gene expression profile of the cell obtained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Applicant: RIBONOMICS, INC.
    Inventors: Jack D. Keene, Scott A. Tennenbaum, Craig C. Carson
  • Publication number: 20040096878
    Abstract: Cellular mRNA-protein (mRNP) complexes are partitioned in vivo by contacting a biological sample with at least one ligand that specifically binds at least one component of a mRNP complex. Suitable biological samples comprise at least one mRNA-protein (mRNP) complex and include cell cultures, cell extracts, and whole tissue, including tumor tissue. Ligands include antibodies that specifically bind RNA-binding or RNA-associated proteins present in the mRNP complex. The mRNP complex is separated by binding the ligand with a binding molecule specific for the ligand, where the binding molecule is attached to a solid support. The mRNP complex is collected by removing the mRNP complex from the solid support. After collecting the mRNP complex, the mRNA bound within the complex may be characterized and identified. Subsets of the total mRNA population of a cell may accordingly be characterized, and a gene expression profile of the cell obtained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2003
    Publication date: May 20, 2004
    Applicant: Ribonomics, Inc.
    Inventors: Jack D. Keene, Scott A. Tenenbaum, Craig C. Carson
  • Publication number: 20030235830
    Abstract: Cellular mRNA-protein (mRNP) complexes are partitioned in vivo by contacting a biological sample with at least one ligand that specifically binds at least one component of a mRNP complex. Suitable biological samples comprise at least one mRNA-protein (mRNP) complex and include cell cultures, cell extracts, and whole tissue, including tumor tissue. Ligands include antibodies that specifically bind RNA-binding or RNA-associated proteins present in the mRNP complex. The mRNP complex is separated by binding the ligand with a binding molecule specific for the ligand, where the binding molecule is attached to a solid support. The mRNP complex is collected by removing the mRNP complex from the solid support. After collecting the mRNP complex, the mRNA bound within the complex may be characterized and identified. Subsets of the total mRNA population of a cell may accordingly be characterized, and a gene expression profile of the cell obtained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2002
    Publication date: December 25, 2003
    Applicant: Ribonomics, Inc.
    Inventors: Jack D. Keene, Scott A. Tenenbaum, Craig C. Carson
  • Publication number: 20030225024
    Abstract: A method of generating a nucleic acid species which are immunologically cross-reactive with non-nucleic acid immunogens is disclosed. The method comprises combining an antigen binding protein which binds said immunogen with a degenerate pool of nucleic acid species, and then recovering a nucleic acid species bound by said antigen binding protein from said degenerate pool. Also disclosed are the nucleic acid species so made, along with the use thereof for tagging molecules for immunological detection, for detecting antibodies to predetermined non-nucleic acid immunogens, for blocking complex formation between an antigen binding protein and a non-nucleic acid immunogen, and for inducing an immune response to the immunogen in a human or animal subject. Preferred immunogens are peptides and preferred antigen binding proteins are antibodies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2003
    Publication date: December 4, 2003
    Inventors: Jack D. Keene, Daniel J. Kenan, Donald E. Tsai
  • Publication number: 20030211466
    Abstract: The identification and evaluation of mRNA and protein targets associated with mRNP complexes and implicated in the expression of proteins involved in common physiological pathways is described. Effective targets are useful for treating a disease, condition or disorder associated with the physiological pathway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2002
    Publication date: November 13, 2003
    Applicant: Ribonomics, Inc.
    Inventors: Jack D. Keene, Scott A. Tenenbaum, Craig C. Carson, William C. Phelps
  • Patent number: 6635422
    Abstract: Cellular mRNA-protein (mRNP) complexes are partitioned in vivo by contacting a biological sample with at least one ligand that specifically binds at least one component of a mRNP complex. Suitable biological samples comprise at least one mRNA-protein (mRNP) complex and include cell cultures, cell extracts, and whole tissue, including tumor tissue. Ligands include antibodies that specifically bind RNA-binding or RNA-associated proteins present in the mRNP complex. The mRNP complex is separated by binding the ligand with a binding molecule specific for the ligand, where the binding molecule is attached to a solid support. The mRNP complex is collected by removing the mRNP complex from the solid support. After collecting the mRNP complex, the mRNA bound within the complex may be characterized and identified. Subsets of the total mRNA population of a cell may accordingly be characterized, and a gene expression profile of the cell obtained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2003
    Assignee: Ribonomics, Inc.
    Inventors: Jack D. Keene, Scott A. Tenenbaum, Craig C. Carson
  • Patent number: 6582902
    Abstract: A method of generating a nucleic acid species which are immunologically cross-reactive with non-nucleic acid immunogens is disclosed. The method comprises combining an antigen binding protein which binds said immunogen with a degenerate pool of nucleic acid species, and then recovering a nucleic acid species bound by said antigen binding protein from said degenerate pool. Also disclosed are the nucleic acid species so made, along with the use thereof for tagging molecules for immunological detection, for detecting antibodies to predetermined non-nucleic acid immunogens, for blocking complex formation between an antigen binding protein and a non-nucleic acid immunogen, and for inducing an immune response to the immunogen in a human or animal subject. Preferred immunogens are peptides and preferred antigen binding proteins are antibodies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Inventors: Jack D. Keene, Daniel J. Kenan, Donald E. Tsai
  • Publication number: 20020004211
    Abstract: Cellular mRNA-protein (mRNP) complexes are partitioned in vivo by contacting a biological sample with at least one ligand that specifically binds at least one component of a mRNP complex. Suitable biological samples comprise at least one mRNA-protein (mRNP) complex and include cell cultures, cell extracts, and whole tissue, including tumor tissue. Ligands include antibodies that specifically bind RNA-binding or RNA-associated proteins present in the mRNP complex. The mRNP complex is separated by binding the ligand with a binding molecule specific for the ligand, where the binding molecule is attached to a solid support. The mRNP complex is collected by removing the mRNP complex from the solid support. After collecting the mRNP complex, the mRNA bound within the complex may be characterized and identified. Subsets of the total mRNA population of a cell may accordingly be characterized, and a gene expression profile of the cell obtained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2000
    Publication date: January 10, 2002
    Inventors: Jack D. Keene, Scott A. Tenenbaum, Craig C. Carson