Patents by Inventor Viia Valge-Archer

Viia Valge-Archer 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).

  • Patent number: 8940874
    Abstract: The disclosure provides novel antibodies against growth and differentiation factor-8 (GDF-8), in particular human antibodies, and antibody fragments, including those that inhibit GDF-8 activity in vitro and/or in vivo. The disclosure also provides methods for diagnosing, preventing, or treating degenerative disorders of muscle or bone, or disorders of insulin metabolism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignees: Wyeth LLC, MedImmune Limited
    Inventors: Geertruida M. Veldman, Monique V. Davies, Kening Song, Neil M. Wolfman, Kristie Grove Bridges, Anne Field, Caroline Russell, Viia Valge-Archer
  • Publication number: 20130287762
    Abstract: The disclosure provides novel antibodies against growth and differentiation factor-8 (GDF-8), in particular human antibodies, and antibody fragments, including those that inhibit GDF-8 activity in vitro and/or in vivo. The disclosure also provides methods for diagnosing, preventing, or treating degenerative disorders of muscle or bone, or disorders of insulin metabolism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Applicants: MEDIMMUNE LIMITED, WYETH
    Inventors: Geetruida M. Veldman, Monique V. Davies, Kening Song, Neil M. Wolfman, Kristie Grove, Anne Field, Caroline Russell, Viia Valge-Archer
  • Patent number: 8470993
    Abstract: The present application provides human antibodies and antigen binding fragments thereof that specifically bind to the human interleukin-22 (IL-22). The antibodies can act as antagonists of IL-22 activity, thereby modulating immune responses in general, and those mediated by IL-22 in particular. The disclosed compositions and methods may be used for example, in diagnosing, treating or preventing inflammatory disorders, autoimmune diseases, allergies, septic shock, infectious disorders, transplant rejection, cancer, and other immune system disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignees: Wyeth LLC, MedImmune Limited
    Inventors: Davinder S. Gill, Jing Li, Geertruida M. Veldman, Lynette A. Fouser, Viia Valge-Archer, David C. Lowe, Caroline S. Russell, Suzanne E. Cohen, Albert G. Thom, Ralph R. Minter
  • Patent number: 8420082
    Abstract: The disclosure provides novel antibodies against growth and differentiation factor-8 (GDF-8), in particular human antibodies, and antibody fragments, including those that inhibit GDF-8 activity in vitro and/or in vivo. The disclosure also provides methods for diagnosing, preventing, or treating degenerative disorders of muscle or bone, or disorders of insulin metabolism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: Wyeth LLC
    Inventors: Geertruida M. Veldman, Monique V. Davies, Kening Song, Neil M. Wolfman, Kristie Grove Bridges, Anne Field, Caroline Russell, Viia Valge-Archer
  • Publication number: 20130005033
    Abstract: The present application provides human antibodies and antigen binding fragments thereof that specifically bind to the human interleukin-22 (IL-22). The antibodies can act as antagonists of IL-22 activity, thereby modulating immune responses in general, and those mediated by IL-22 in particular. The disclosed compositions and methods may be used for example, in diagnosing, treating or preventing inflammatory disorders, autoimmune diseases, allergies, septic shock, infectious disorders, transplant rejection, cancer, and other immune system disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicants: Wyeth LLC, MedImmune Limited
    Inventors: Davinder S. Gill, Jing Li, Geertruida M. Veldman, Lynette A. Fouser, Viia Valge-Archer, David C. Lowe, Caroline S. Russell, Suzanne E. Cohen, Albert G. Thom, Ralf R. Minter
  • Publication number: 20120264919
    Abstract: The present invention provides binding proteins and antigen-binding fragments thereof that specifically bind to the human interleukin-21 receptor (IL-21R). The binding proteins can act as, e.g., antagonists of IL-21R activity, thereby modulating immune responses in general, and those mediated by IL-21R in particular. The disclosed compositions and methods may be used, e.g., in diagnosing and/or treating IL-21R-associated disorders, e.g., inflammatory disorders, autoimmune diseases, allergies, transplant rejection, cancer, and other immune system disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2012
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Applicants: MEDIMMUNE LIMITED, WYETH LLC
    Inventors: Laird BLOOM, Davinder GILL, Yulia VUGMEYSTER, Deborah A. YOUNG, David LOWE, Viia VALGE-ARCHER
  • Patent number: 8187603
    Abstract: The present application provides human antibodies and antigen binding fragments thereof that specifically bind to the human interleukin-22 (IL-22). The antibodies can act as antagonists of IL-22 activity, thereby modulating immune responses in general, and those mediated by IL-22 in particular. The disclosed compositions and methods may be used for example, in diagnosing, treating or preventing inflammatory disorders, autoimmune diseases, allergies, septic shock, infectious disorders, transplant rejection, cancer, and other immune system disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignees: Wyeth LLC, MedImmune Limited
    Inventors: Davinder S. Gill, Jing Li, Geertruida M. Veldman, Lynette A. Fouser, Viia Valge-Archer, David C. Lowe, Caroline S. Russell, Suzanne E. Cohen, Albert G. Thom, Ralph R. Minter
  • Patent number: 8182817
    Abstract: The present application provides human antibodies and antigen binding fragments thereof that specifically bind to the human interleukin-22 (IL-22). The antibodies can act as antagonists of IL-22 activity, thereby modulating immune responses in general, and those mediated by IL-22 in particular. The disclosed compositions and methods may be used for example, in diagnosing, treating or preventing inflammatory disorders, autoimmune diseases, allergies, septic shock, infectious disorders, transplant rejection, cancer, and other immune system disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignees: Wyeth LLC, Medimmune Limited
    Inventors: Davinder S. Gill, Jing Li, Geertruida M. Veldman, Lynette A. Fouser, Viia Valge-Archer, David C. Lowe, Caroline S. Russell, Suzanne E. Cohen, Albert G. Thom, Ralph R. Minter
  • Patent number: 8163884
    Abstract: The present invention provides binding proteins and antigen-binding fragments thereof that specifically bind to the human interleukin-21 receptor (IL-21R). The binding proteins can act as, e.g., antagonists of IL-21R activity, thereby modulating immune responses in general, and those mediated by IL-21R in particular. The disclosed compositions and methods may be used, e.g., in diagnosing and/or treating IL-21R-associated disorders, e.g., inflammatory disorders, autoimmune diseases, allergies, transplant rejection, cancer, and other immune system disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignees: Wyeth LLC, MedImmune Limited
    Inventors: Laird Bloom, Davinder Gill, Yulia Vugmeyster, Deborah A. Young, David Lowe, Viia Valge-Archer
  • Patent number: 8143385
    Abstract: The present application provides human antibodies and antigen binding fragments thereof that specifically bind to the human interleukin-21 receptor (IL-21R). The antibodies can act as antagonists of IL-21R activity, thereby modulating immune responses in general, and those mediated by IL-21R in particular. The disclosed compositions and methods may be used for example, in diagnosing, treating or preventing inflammatory disorders, autoimmune diseases, allergies, transplant rejection, cancer, and other immune system disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignees: Wyeth LLC, MedImmune Ltd.
    Inventors: Viia Valge-Archer, Andrew James Williams, Deborah A. Young, Matthew J. Whitters, Mary Collins, Joann Witek
  • Patent number: 8088905
    Abstract: This disclosure provides antibodies and antigen-binding fragments that can act as agonists and/or antagonists of PD-1 (Programmed Death 1), thereby modulating immune responses in general, and those mediated by TcR and CD28, in particular. The disclosed compositions and methods may be used for example, in treating autoimmune diseases, inflammatory disorders, allergies, transplant rejection, cancer, and other immune system disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignees: Wyeth, MedImmune Limited
    Inventors: Mary Collins, Clive R. Wood, Beatriz M. Carreno, Deborah Luxenberg, Jason Jussif, Laura L. Carter, Frances K. Bennett, Viia Valge-Archer, John Andrews, Caroline Russell
  • Publication number: 20110275790
    Abstract: The present application provides human antibodies and antigen binding fragments thereof that specifically bind to the human interleukin-22 (IL-22). The antibodies can act as antagonists of IL-22 activity, thereby modulating immune responses in general, and those mediated by IL-22 in particular. The disclosed compositions and methods may be used for example, in diagnosing, treating or preventing inflammatory disorders, autoimmune diseases, allergies, septic shock, infectious disorders, transplant rejection, cancer, and other immune system disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2009
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Applicants: MEDIMMUNE LIMITED, WYETH
    Inventors: DAVINDER S. GILL, JING LI, GEERTRUIDA M. VELDMAN, LYNETTE A. FOUSER, VIIA VALGE-ARCHER, DAVID C. LOWE, CAROLINE S. RUSSELL, SUZANNE E. COHEN, ALBERT G. THOM, RALPH R. MINTER
  • Publication number: 20110243953
    Abstract: The disclosure provides novel antibodies against growth and differentiation factor-8 (GDF-8), in particular human antibodies, and antibody fragments, including those that inhibit GDF-8 activity in vitro and/or in vivo. The disclosure also provides methods for diagnosing, preventing, or treating degenerative disorders of muscle or bone, or disorders of insulin metabolism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2009
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Applicants: Wyeth, Medlmmune Limited
    Inventors: Geertruida M. Veldman, Monique V. Davies, Kening Song, Neil M. Wolfman, Kristie Grove Bridges, Anne Field, Caroline Russell, Viia Valge-Archer
  • Patent number: 7901684
    Abstract: The present application provides human antibodies and antigen binding fragments thereof that specifically bind to the human interleukin-22 (IL-22). The antibodies can act as antagonists of IL-22 activity, thereby modulating immune responses in general, and those mediated by IL-22 in particular. The disclosed compositions and methods may be used for example, in diagnosing, treating or preventing inflammatory disorders, autoimmune diseases, allergies, septic shock, infectious disorders, transplant rejection, cancer, and other immune system disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignees: Wyeth LLC, Medimmune Limited
    Inventors: Davinder S. Gill, Jing Li, Geertruida M. Veldman, Lynette A. Fouser, Viia Valge-Archer, David C. Lowe, Caroline S. Russell, Suzanne E. Cohen, Albert G. Thom, Ralph R. Minter
  • Publication number: 20100297151
    Abstract: The present application provides human antibodies and antigen binding fragments thereof that specifically bind to the human interleukin-21 receptor (IL-21R). The antibodies can act as antagonists of IL-21R activity, thereby modulating immune responses in general, and those mediated by IL-21R in particular. The disclosed compositions and methods may be used for example, in diagnosing, treating or preventing inflammatory disorders, autoimmune diseases, allergies, transplant rejection, cancer, and other immune system disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2009
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Applicants: WYETH, CAMBRIDGE ANTIBODY TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
    Inventors: Viia Valge-Archer, Andrew James Williams, Deborah A. Young, Matthew J. Whitters, Mary Collins, Joann Witek
  • Publication number: 20100184960
    Abstract: The present application provides human antibodies and antigen binding fragments thereof that specifically bind to the human interleukin-22 (IL-22). The antibodies can act as antagonists of IL-22 activity, thereby modulating immune responses in general, and those mediated by IL-22 in particular. The disclosed compositions and methods may be used for example, in diagnosing, treating or preventing inflammatory disorders, autoimmune diseases, allergies, septic shock, infectious disorders, transplant rejection, cancer, and other immune system disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2010
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Applicants: Wyeth, MedImmune Limited
    Inventors: Davinder S. Gill, Jing Li, Geertruida M. Veldman, Lynette A. Fouser, Viia Valge-Archer, David C. Lowe, Caroline S. Russell, Suzanne E. Cohen, Albert G. Thom, Ralph R. Minter
  • Publication number: 20100028330
    Abstract: This disclosure provides antibodies and antigen-binding fragments that can act as agonists and/or antagonists of PD-1 (Programmed Death 1), thereby modulating immune responses in general, and those mediated by TcR and CD28, in particular. The disclosed compositions and methods may be used for example, in treating autoimmune diseases, inflammatory disorders, allergies, transplant rejection, cancer, and other immune system disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2009
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Applicants: Medimmune Limited, Wyeth
    Inventors: Mary Collins, Clive R. Wood, Beatriz M. Carreno, Deborah Luxenberg, Jason Jussif, Laura L. Carter, Frances K. Bennett, Viia-Valge Archer, John Andrews, Caroline Russell
  • Patent number: 7655763
    Abstract: The disclosure provides novel antibodies against growth and differentiation factor-8 (GDF-8), in particular human antibodies, and antibody fragments, including those that inhibit GDF-8 activity in vitro and/or in vivo. The disclosure also provides methods for diagnosing, preventing, or treating degenerative disorders of muscle or bone, or disorders of insulin metabolism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Assignees: Wyeth, MedImmune Limited
    Inventors: Geertruida M. Veldman, Monique V. Davies, Kening Song, Neil M. Wolfman, Kristie Grove Bridges, Anne Field, Caroline Russell, Viia Valge-Archer
  • Publication number: 20090298167
    Abstract: The present invention provides binding proteins and antigen-binding fragments thereof that specifically bind to the human interleukin-21 receptor (IL-21R). The binding proteins can act as, e.g., antagonists of IL-21R activity, thereby modulating immune responses in general, and those mediated by IL-21R in particular. The disclosed compositions and methods may be used, e.g., in diagnosing and/or treating IL-21R-associated disorders, e.g., inflammatory disorders, autoimmune diseases, allergies, transplant rejection, cancer, and other immune system disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2009
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Applicants: WYETH, MEDIMMUNE LIMITED
    Inventors: Laird BLOOM, Davinder GILL, Yulia VUGMEYSTER, Deborah A. YOUNG, David LOWE, Viia VALGE-ARCHER
  • Patent number: 7521051
    Abstract: This disclosure provides antibodies and antigen-binding fragments that can act as agonists and/or antagonists of PD-1 (Programmed Death 1), thereby modulating immune responses in general, and those mediated by TcR and CD28, in particular. The disclosed compositions and methods may be used for example, in treating autoimmune diseases, inflammatory disorders, allergies, transplant rejection, cancer, and other immune system disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2009
    Assignees: MedImmune Limited, Wyeth
    Inventors: Mary Collins, Clive R. Wood, Beatriz M. Carreno, Deborah Luxenberg, Jason Jussif, Laura L. Carter, Frances K. Bennett, Viia Valge-Archer, John Andrews, Caroline Russell