Patents by Inventor Michael Paskind
Michael Paskind 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).
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Patent number: 9035030Abstract: Human antibodies, preferably recombinant human antibodies, that specifically bind to human interleukin-12 (hIL-12) are disclosed. Preferred antibodies have high affinity for hIL-12 and neutralize hIL-12 activity in vitro and in vivo. An antibody of the invention can be a full-length antibody or an antigen-binding portion thereof. The antibodies, or antibody portions, of the invention are useful for detecting hIL-12 and for inhibiting hIL-12 activity, e.g., in a human subject suffering from a disorder in which hIL-12 activity is detrimental. Nucleic acids, vectors and host cells for expressing the recombinant human antibodies of the invention, and methods of synthesizing the recombinant human antibodies, are also encompassed by the invention.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2012Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: AbbVie Deutschland GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Jochen Salfeld, Michael Roguska, Michael Paskind, Subhashis Banerjee, Daniel Tracey, Michael White, Zehra Kaymakcalan, Boris Labkovsky, Paul Sakorafas, Geertruida M. Veldman, Amy Venturini, Angela Widom, Stuart Friedrich, Nicholas W. Warne, Angela Myles, John Gawain Elvin, Alexander Robert Duncan, Elaine Joy Derbyshire, Sara Carmen, Stephen Smith, Thor Las Holtet, Sarah Leila Du Fou
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Publication number: 20150071875Abstract: Human antibodies, preferably recombinant human antibodies, that specifically bind to human interleukin-12 (hIL-12) are disclosed. Preferred antibodies have high affinity for hIL-12 and neutralize hIL-12 activity in vitro and in vivo. An antibody of the invention can be a full-length antibody or an antigen-binding portion thereof. The antibodies, or antibody portions, of the invention are useful for detecting hIL-12 and for inhibiting hIL-12 activity, e.g., in a human subject suffering from a disorder in which hIL-12 activity is detrimental. Nucleic acids, vectors and host cells for expressing the recombinant human antibodies of the invention, and methods of synthesizing the recombinant human antibodies, are also encompassed by the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2014Publication date: March 12, 2015Inventors: Jochen G. Salfeld, Michael Roguska, Michael Paskind, Subhashis Banerjee, Daniel Edward Tracey, Michael White, Zehra Kaymakcalan, Boris Labkovsky, Paul Sakorafas, Geertruida M. Veldman, Amy Venturini, Angela Widom, Stuart Friedrich, Nicholas W. Warner, Angela Myles, John Gawain Elvin, Alexander Robert Duncan, Elaine Joy Derbyshire, Sara Carmen, Stephen Smith, Thor Las Holtet, Sarah Du Fou
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Publication number: 20150037348Abstract: Human antibodies, preferably recombinant human antibodies, that specifically bind to human interleukin-12 (hIL-12) are disclosed. Preferred antibodies have high affinity for hIL-12 and neutralize hIL-12 activity in vitro and in vivo. An antibody of the invention can be a full-length antibody or an antigen-binding portion thereof. The antibodies, or antibody portions, of the invention are useful for detecting hIL-12 and for inhibiting hIL-12 activity, e.g., in a human subject suffering from a disorder in which hIL-12 activity is detrimental. Nucleic acids, vectors and host cells for expressing the recombinant human antibodies of the invention, and methods of synthesizing the recombinant human antibodies, are also encompassed by the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2014Publication date: February 5, 2015Inventors: Jochen G. Salfeld, Michael Roguska, Michael Paskind, Subhashis Banerjee, Daniel Edward Tracey, Michael White, Zehra Kaymakcalan, Boris Labkovsky, Paul Sakorafas, Geertruida M. Veldman, Amy Venturini, Angela Widom, Stuart Friedrich, Nicholas W. Warner, Angela Myles, John Gawain Elvin, Alexander Robert Duncan, Elaine Joy Derbyshire, Sara Carmen, Stephen Smith, Thor Las Holtet, Sarah Du Fou
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Patent number: 8865174Abstract: Human antibodies, preferably recombinant human antibodies, that specifically bind to human interleukin-12 (hIL-12) are disclosed. Preferred antibodies have high affinity for hIL-12 and neutralize hIL-12 activity in vitro and in vivo. An antibody of the invention can be a full-length antibody or an antigen-binding portion thereof. The antibodies, or antibody portions, of the invention are useful for detecting hIL-12 and for inhibiting hIL-12 activity, e.g., in a human subject suffering from a disorder in which hIL-12 activity is detrimental. Nucleic acids, vectors and host cells for expressing the recombinant human antibodies of the invention, and methods of synthesizing the recombinant human antibodies, are also encompassed by the invention.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2012Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: AbbVie Inc.Inventors: Jochen G. Salfeld, Michael Roguska, Michael Paskind, Subhashis Banerjee, Daniel Edward Tracey, Michael White, Zehra Kaymakcalan, Boris Labkovsky, Paul Sakorafas, Geertruida M. Veldman, Amy Venturini, Angela Widom, Stuart Friedrich, Nicholas W. Warne, Angela Kantor, John Gawain Elvin, Alexander Robert Duncan, Elaine J. Derbyshire, Sara Carmen, Stephen Smith, Thor Las Holtet, Sarah Leila Du Fou
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Patent number: 8765918Abstract: Human antibodies, preferably recombinant human antibodies, that specifically bind to human interleukin-12 (hIL-12) are disclosed. Preferred antibodies have high affinity for hIL-12 and neutralize hIL-12 activity in vitro and in vivo. An antibody of the invention can be a full-length antibody or an antigen-binding portion thereof. The antibodies, or antibody portions, of the invention are useful for detecting hIL-12 and for inhibiting hIL-12 activity, e.g., in a human subject suffering from a disorder in which hIL-12 activity is detrimental. Nucleic acids, vectors and host cells for expressing the recombinant human antibodies of the invention, and methods of synthesizing the recombinant human antibodies, are also encompassed by the invention.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2012Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Abbott GmbH & Co., KGInventors: Jochen G. Salfeld, Michael Roguska, Michael Paskind, Subhashis Banerjee, Daniel Edward Tracey, Michael White, Zehra Kaymakcalan, Boris Labkovsky, Paul Sakorafas, Geertruida M. Veldman, Amy Venturini, Angela Widom, Stuart Friedrich, Nicholas W. Warne, Angela Myles, John Gawain Elvin, Alexander Robert Duncan, Elaine Joy Derbyshire, Sara Carmen, Stephen Smith, Thor Las Holtet, Sarah Leila Du Fou
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Publication number: 20120308514Abstract: Human antibodies, preferably recombinant human antibodies, that specifically bind to human interleukin-12 (hIL-12) are disclosed. Preferred antibodies have high affinity for hIL-12 and neutralize hIL-12 activity in vitro and in vivo. An antibody of the invention can be a full-length antibody or an antigen-binding portion thereof. The antibodies, or antibody portions, of the invention are useful for detecting hIL-12 and for inhibiting hIL-12 activity, e.g., in a human subject suffering from a disorder in which hIL-12 activity is detrimental. Nucleic acids, vectors and host cells for expressing the recombinant human antibodies of the invention, and methods of synthesizing the recombinant human antibodies, are also encompassed by the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2012Publication date: December 6, 2012Applicant: ABBOTT GMBH & CO., KGInventors: Jochen Salfeld, Michael Roguska, Michael Paskind, Subhashis Banerjee, Daniel Tracey, Michael White, Zehra Kaymakcalan, Boris Labkovsky, Paul Sakorafas, Geertruida M. Veldman, Amy Venturini, Angela Widom, Stuart Friedrich, Nicholas W. Warne, Angela Myles, John Gawain Elvin, Alexander Robert Duncan, Elaine Joy Derbyshire, Sara Carmen, Stephen Smith, Thor Las Holtet, Sarah Leila Du Fou
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Publication number: 20120244168Abstract: Human antibodies, preferably recombinant human antibodies, that specifically bind to human interleukin-12 (hIL-12) are disclosed. Preferred antibodies have high affinity for hIL-12 and neutralize hIL-12 activity in vitro and in vivo. An antibody of the invention can be a full-length antibody or an antigen-binding portion thereof. The antibodies, or antibody portions, of the invention are useful for detecting hIL-12 and for inhibiting hIL-12 activity, e.g., in a human subject suffering from a disorder in which hIL-12 activity is detrimental. Nucleic acids, vectors and host cells for expressing the recombinant human antibodies of the invention, and methods of synthesizing the recombinant human antibodies, are also encompassed by the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2012Publication date: September 27, 2012Applicant: Abbott GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Jochen Salfeld, Michael Roguska, Michael Paskind, Subhashis Banerjee, Daniel Tracey, Michael White, Zehra Kaymakcalan, Boris Labkovsky, Paul Sakorafas, Geertruida M. Veldman, Amy Venturini, Angela Widom, Stuart Friedrich, Nicholas W. Warne, Angela Myles, John Gawain Elvin, Alexander Robert Duncan, Elaine Joy Derbyshire, Sara Carmen, Stephen Smith, Thor Las Holtet, Sarah Leila Du Fou
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Publication number: 20120213792Abstract: Human antibodies, preferably recombinant human antibodies, that specifically bind to human interleukin-12 (hIL-12) are disclosed. Preferred antibodies have high affinity for hIL-12 and neutralize hIL-12 activity in vitro and in vivo. An antibody of the invention can be a full-length antibody or an antigen-binding portion thereof. The antibodies, or antibody portions, of the invention are useful for detecting hIL-12 and for inhibiting hIL-12 activity, e.g., in a human subject suffering from a disorder in which hIL-12 activity is detrimental. Nucleic acids, vectors and host cells for expressing the recombinant human antibodies of the invention, and methods of synthesizing the recombinant human antibodies, are also encompassed by the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2012Publication date: August 23, 2012Applicant: Abbott GMBH & Co., KGInventors: Jochen Salfeld, Michael Roguska, Michael Paskind, Subhashis Banerjee, Daniel Tracey, Michael White, Zehra Kaymakcalan, Boris Labkovsky, Paul Sakorafas, Geertruida M. Veldman, Amy Venturini, Angela Widom, Stuart Friedrich, Nicholas W. Warne, Angela Myles, John Gawain Elvin, Alexander Robert Duncan, Elaine Joy Derbyshire, Sara Carmen, Stephen Smith, Thor Las Holtet, Sarah Leila Du Fou
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Publication number: 20120201831Abstract: Human antibodies, preferably recombinant human antibodies, that specifically bind to human interleukin-12 (hIL-12) are disclosed. Preferred antibodies have high affinity for hIL-12 and neutralize hIL-12 activity in vitro and in vivo. An antibody of the invention can be a full-length antibody or an antigen-binding portion thereof. The antibodies, or antibody portions, of the invention are useful for detecting hIL-12 and for inhibiting hIL-12 activity, e.g., in a human subject suffering from a disorder in which hIL-12 activity is detrimental. Nucleic acids, vectors and host cells for expressing the recombinant human antibodies of the invention, and methods of synthesizing the recombinant human antibodies, are also encompassed by the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2012Publication date: August 9, 2012Inventors: Jochen G. Salfeld, Michael Roguska, Michael Paskind, Subhashis Banerjee, Daniel Edward Tracey, Michael White, Zehra Kaymakcalan, Boris Labkovsky, Paul Sakorafas, Geertruida M. Veldman, Amy Venturini, Angela Widom, Stuart Friedrich, Nicholas W. Warne, Angela Kantor, John Gawain Elvin, Alexander Robert Duncan, Elaine Joy Derbyshire, Sara Carmen, Stephen Smith, Thor Las Holtet, Sarah Leila Du Fou
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Publication number: 20110123544Abstract: Human antibodies, preferably recombinant human antibodies, that specifically bind to human interleukin-12 (hIL-12) are disclosed. Preferred antibodies have high affinity for hIL-12 and neutralize hIL-12 activity in vitro and in vivo. An antibody of the invention can be a full-length antibody or an antigen-binding portion thereof. The antibodies, or antibody portions, of the invention are useful for detecting hIL-12 and for inhibiting hIL-12 activity, e.g., in a human subject suffering from a disorder in which hIL-12 activity is detrimental. Nucleic acids, vectors and host cells for expressing the recombinant human antibodies of the invention, and methods of synthesizing the recombinant human antibodies, are also encompassed by the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2010Publication date: May 26, 2011Applicant: Abbott GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Jochen G. Salfeld, Michael Roguska, Michael Paskind, Subhashis Banerjee, Daniel Edward Tracey, Michael White, Zehra Edward Kaymakcalan, Boris Labkovsky, Paul Sakorafas, Geertuida M. Veldman, Amy Venturini, Angela Widom, Stuart Friedrich, Nicholas W. Warne, Angela Kantor, John Gawain Elvin, Alexander Robert Duncan, Elaine Joy Derbyshire, Sara Carmen, Stephen Smith, Thor Las Holtet, Sarah Leila Du Fou
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Patent number: 7883704Abstract: Human antibodies, preferably recombinant human antibodies, that specifically bind to human interleukin-12 (hIL-12 ) are disclosed. Preferred antibodies have high affinity for hIL-12 and neutralize hIL-12 activity in vitro and in vivo. An antibody of the invention can be a full-length antibody or an antigen-binding portion thereof. The antibodies, or antibody portions, of the invention are useful for detecting hIL-12 and for inhibiting hIL-12 activity, e.g., in a human subject suffering from a disorder in which hIL-12 activity is detrimental. Nucleic acids, vectors and host cells for expressing the recombinant human antibodies of the invention, and methods of synthesizing the recombinant human antibodies, are also encompassed by the invention.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2006Date of Patent: February 8, 2011Assignee: Abbott GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Jochen G. Salfeld, Michael Roguska, Michael Paskind, Subhashis Banerjee, Daniel Edward Tracey, Michael White, Zehra Kaymakcalan, Boris Labkovsky, Paul Sakorafas, Geertruida M. Veldman, Amy Venturini, Angela Widom, Stuart Friedrich, Nicholas W. Warne, Angela Kantor, John Gawain Elvin, Alexander Robert Duncan, Elaine Joy Derbyshire, Sara Carmen, Stephen Smith, Thor Las Holtet, Sarah Leila Du Fou
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Publication number: 20090311241Abstract: Human antibodies, preferably recombinant human antibodies, that specifically bind to human interleukin-12 (hIL-12) are disclosed. Preferred antibodies have high affinity for hIL-12 and neutralize hIL-12 activity in vitro and in vivo. An antibody of the invention can be a full-length antibody or an antigen-binding portion thereof. The antibodies, or antibody portions, of the invention are useful for detecting hIL-12 and for inhibiting hIL-12 activity, e.g., in a human subject suffering from a disorder in which hIL-12 activity is detrimental. Nucleic acids, vectors and host cells for expressing the recombinant human antibodies of the invention, and methods of synthesizing the recombinant human antibodies, are also encompassed by the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2006Publication date: December 17, 2009Applicant: Abbott GMBH & Co., KGInventors: Jochen Salfeld, Michael Roguska, Michael Paskind, Subhashis Banerjee, Daniel Tracey, Michael White, Zehra Kaymakcalan, Boris Labkovsky, Paul Sakorafas, Geertruida Veldman, Amy Venturini, Angela Widom, Stuart Friedrich, Nicholas Warne, Angela Kantor, John Elvin, Alexander Duncan, Elaine Derbyshire, Sara Carmen, Stephen Smith, Thor Holtet, Sarah Du Fou
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Publication number: 20090269302Abstract: Human antibodies, preferably recombinant human antibodies, that specifically bind to human interleukin-12 (hIL-12) are disclosed. Preferred antibodies have high affinity for hIL-12 and neutralize hIL-12 activity in vitro and in vivo. An antibody of the invention can be a full-length antibody or an antigen-binding portion thereof. The antibodies, or antibody portions, of the invention are useful for detecting hIL-12 and for inhibiting hIL-12 activity, e.g., in a human subject suffering from a disorder in which hIL-12 activity is detrimental. Nucleic acids, vectors and host cells for expressing the recombinant human antibodies of the invention, and methods of synthesizing the recombinant human antibodies, are also encompassed by the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2009Publication date: October 29, 2009Applicant: ABBOTT GMBH & CO. KGInventors: Jochen SALFELD, Michael ROGUSKA, Michael PASKIND, Subhashis BANERJEE, Daniel TRACEY, Michael WHITE, Zehra KAYMAKCALAN, Boris LABKOVSKY, Paul SAKORAFAS, Geertruida M. VELDMAN, Amy VENTURINI, Angela WIDOM, Stuart FRIEDRICH, Nicholas W. WARNE, Angela MYLES, John Gawain ELVIN, Alexander Robert DUNCAN, Elaine Joy DERBYSHIRE, Sara CARMEN, Stephen SMITH, Thor Las HOLTET, Sarah Leila DU FOU
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Publication number: 20090175857Abstract: Human antibodies, preferably recombinant human antibodies, that specifically bind to human interleukin-12 (hIL-12) are disclosed. Preferred antibodies have high affinity for hIL-12 and neutralize hIL-12 activity in vitro and in vivo. An antibody of the invention can be a full-length antibody or an antigen-binding portion thereof. The antibodies, or antibody portions, of the invention are useful for detecting hIL-12 and for inhibiting hIL-12 activity, e.g., in a human subject suffering from a disorder in which hIL-12 activity is detrimental. Nucleic acids, vectors and host cells for expressing the recombinant human antibodies of the invention, and methods of synthesizing the recombinant human antibodies, are also encompassed by the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2008Publication date: July 9, 2009Applicant: Abbott GMBH & Co., KGInventors: Jochen Salfeld, Michael Roguska, Michael Paskind, Subhashis Banerjee, Daniel Tracey, Michael White, Zehra Kaymakcalan, Boris Labkovsky, Paul Sakorafas, Geertruida M. Veldman, Amy Venturini, Angela Widom, Stuart Friedrich, Nicholas W. Warne, Angela Myles, John Gawain Elvin, Alexander Robert Duncan, Elaine Joy Derbyshire, Sara Carmen, Stephen Smith, Thor Las Holtet, Sarah Leila Du Fou
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Patent number: 7504485Abstract: Human antibodies, preferably recombinant human antibodies, that specifically bind to human interleukin-12 (hIL-12) are disclosed. Preferred antibodies have high affinity for hIL-12 and neutralize hIL-12 activity in vitro and in vivo. An antibody of the invention can be a full-length antibody or an antigen-binding portion thereof. The antibodies, or antibody portions, of the invention are useful for detecting hIL-12 and for inhibiting hIL-12 activity, e.g., in a human subject suffering from a disorder in which hIL-12 activity is detrimental. Nucleic acids, vectors and host cells for expressing the recombinant human antibodies of the invention, and methods of synthesizing the recombinant human antibodies, are also encompassed by the invention.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2004Date of Patent: March 17, 2009Assignee: Abbott GmbH & Co., KGInventors: Jochen G. Salfeld, Michael Roguska, Michael Paskind, Subhashis Banerjee, Daniel Edward Tracey, Michael White, Zehra Kaymakcalan, Boris Labkovsky, Paul Sakorafas, Geertruida M. Veldman, Amy Venturini, Angela Widom, Stuart Friedrich, Nicholas W. Warne, Angela Myles, John Gawain Elvin, Alexander Robert Duncan, Elaine J. Derbyshire, Sara Carmen, Stephen Smith, Thor Las Holtet, Sarah Leila Du Fou
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Publication number: 20080305114Abstract: Human antibodies, preferably recombinant human antibodies, that specifically bind to human interleukin-12 (hIL-12) are disclosed. Preferred antibodies have high affinity for hIL-12 and neutralize hIL-12 activity in vitro and in vivo. An antibody of the invention can be a full-length antibody or an antigen-binding portion thereof. The antibodies, or antibody portions, of the invention are useful for detecting hIL-12 and for inhibiting hIL-12 activity, e.g., in a human subject suffering from a disorder in which hIL-12 activity is detrimental. Nucleic acids, vectors and host cells for expressing the recombinant human antibodies of the invention, and methods of synthesizing the recombinant human antibodies, are also encompassed by the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2008Publication date: December 11, 2008Applicant: Abbott GMBH & Co., KGInventors: Jochen Salfeld, Michael Roguska, Michael Paskind, Subhashis Banerjee, Daniel Tracey, Michael White, Zehra Kaymakcalan, Boris Labkovsky, Paul Sakorafas, Geertruida M. Veldman, Amy Venturini, Angela Widom, Stuart Friedrich, Nicholas W. Warner, Angela Myles, John Gawain Elvin, Alexander Robert Duncan, Elaine Joy Derbyshire, Sara Carmen, Stephen Smith, Thor Las Holtet, Sarah Leila Du Fou
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Publication number: 20080063634Abstract: Human antibodies, preferably recombinant human antibodies, that specifically bind to human interleukin-12 (hIL-12) are disclosed. Preferred antibodies have high affinity for hIL-12 and neutralize hIL-12 activity in vitro and in vivo. An antibody of the invention can be a full-length antibody or an antigen-binding portion thereof. The antibodies, or antibody portions, of the invention are useful for detecting hIL-12 and for inhibiting hIL-12 activity, e.g., in a human subject suffering from a disorder in which hIL-12 activity is detrimental. Nucleic acids, vectors and host cells for expressing the recombinant human antibodies of the invention, and methods of synthesizing the recombinant human antibodies, are also encompassed by the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2006Publication date: March 13, 2008Applicant: Abbott GMBH & Co., KGInventors: Jochen Salfeld, Michael Roguska, Michael Paskind, Subhashis Banerjee, Daniel Tracey, Michael White, Zehra Kaymakcalan, Boris Labkovsky, Paul Sakorafas, Geertruida Veldman, Amy Venturini, Angela Widom, Stuart Friedrich, Nicholas Warne, Angela Kantor, John Elvin, Alexander Duncan, Elaine Derbyshire, Sara Carmen, Stephen Smith, Thor Holtet, Sarah Du Fou
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Patent number: 6914128Abstract: Human antibodies, preferably recombinant human antibodies, that specifically bind to human interleukin-12 (hIL-12) are disclosed. Preferred antibodies have high affinity for hIL-12 and neutralize hIL-12 activity in vitro and in vivo. An antibody of the invention can be a full-length antibody or an antigen-binding portion thereof. The antibodies, or antibody portions, of the invention are useful for detecting hIL-12 and for inhibiting hIL-12 activity, e.g., in a human subject suffering from a disorder in which hIL-12 activity is detrimental. Nucleic acids, vectors and host cells for expressing the recombinant human antibodies of the invention, and methods of synthesizing the recombinant human antibodies, are also encompassed by the invention.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2000Date of Patent: July 5, 2005Assignee: Abbott GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Jochen Salfeld, Michael Roguska, Michael Paskind, Subhashis Banerjee, Daniel Tracey, Michael White, Zehra Kaymakcalan, Boris Labkovsky, Paul Sakorafas, Geertruida M. Veldman, Amy Venturini, Angela Widom, Stuart Friedrich, Nicholas W. Warne, Angela Myles, John Gawain Elvin, Alexander Robert Duncan, Elaine Joy Derbyshire, Sara Carmen, Thor Las Holtet, Sarah Leila Du Fou, Stephen Smith
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Publication number: 20050004354Abstract: Human antibodies, preferably recombinant human antibodies, that specifically bind to human interleukin-12 (hIL-12) are disclosed. Preferred antibodies have high affinity for hIL-12 and neutralize hIL-12 activity in vitro and in vivo. An antibody of the invention can be a full-length antibody or an antigen-binding portion thereof. The antibodies, or antibody portions, of the invention are useful for detecting hIL-12 and for inhibiting hIL-12 activity, e.g., in a human subject suffering from a disorder in which hIL-12 activity is detrimental. Nucleic acids, vectors and host cells for expressing the recombinant human antibodies of the invention, and methods of synthesizing the recombinant human antibodies, are also encompassed by the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2004Publication date: January 6, 2005Applicant: Abbott GMBH & Co., KGInventors: Jochen Salfeld, Michael Roguska, Michael Paskind, Subhashis Banerjee, Daniel Tracey, Michael White, Zehra Kaymakcalan, Boris Labkovsky, Paul Sakorafas, Geertruida Veldman, Amy Venturini, Angela Widom, Stuart Friedrich, Nicholas Warne, Angela Myles, John Elvin, Alexander Duncan, Elaine Derbyshire, Sara Carmen, Stephen Smith, Thor Holtet, Sarah Du Fou
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Patent number: 6100445Abstract: A transgenic mouse having somatic and germ cells in which at least one allele of an endogenous interleukin-1.beta. converting enzyme (ICE) gene is functionally disrupted is provided. The mouse may be heterozygous or, more preferably, homozygous for the ICE gene disruption. In homozygous mice, secretion of mature interleukin-1.beta. and interleukin-1.alpha. is substantially reduced relative to non-mutant mice. The mice of the invention can be used as positive controls to evaluate the efficacy of ICE inhibitors and to identify disease conditions that can be treated with ICE inhibitors. A transgenic mouse having functionally disrupted endogenous ICE genes but which has been reconstituted with a human ICE gene is also provided. This mouse can be used to identify agents that inhibit human ICE in vivo.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 1997Date of Patent: August 8, 2000Assignee: BASF AktiengesellschaftInventors: Tara Seshadri, Ping Li, Hamish Allen, Subhashis Banerjee, Michael Paskind