Patents Assigned to Variagenics, Inc.
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Patent number: 7115372Abstract: Described are methods for identifying targets in RNA molecules based on differences in RNA secondary structure related to sequence variances between different allelic forms. Also described are methods for identifying or developing small molecules which can be used to modulate a target RNA by creation of protein-small-molecule-RNA complexes, as well as compositions which include such small molecules and methods of using those small molecules and compositions.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2002Date of Patent: October 3, 2006Assignee: Variagenics, Inc.Inventors: Ling X. Shen, Gregory L. Verdine, James P. Basilion, Vincent P. Stanton, Jr.
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Patent number: 6825009Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for the detection of polymorphism in polynucleotides by using hybridization of fragments of segments of a polynucleotide suspected of containing a polymorphism with an oligonucleotide having a sequence complementary to a fragment identifying the polymorphism and subsequent detection of incorporated labels in the oligonucleotide-fragment duplex.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2002Date of Patent: November 30, 2004Assignee: Variagenics, Inc.Inventors: Vince P. Stanton, Jr., Jia Liu Wolfe, Tomohiko Kawate, Gregory L. Verdine, Jeffrey Olson, Colin W Dykes
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Patent number: 6777188Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for genotyping a diploid organism by cleaving segments of two alleles such that 7-20 nucleotide fragments that contain a suspected polymorphic locus are produced and comparing the masses of those fragments.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2002Date of Patent: August 17, 2004Assignee: Variagenics, Inc.Inventors: Vincent P. Stanton, Jr., Jeffrey Olson, Jia Liu Wolfe, Martin Zillmann
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Publication number: 20040082000Abstract: The present invention is concerned generally with the field of identifying an appropriate treatment regimen for a disease based upon genotype in mammals, particularly in humans. It is further concerned with the genetic basis of inter-patient variation in response to therapy, including drug therapy. Specifically, this invention describes the identification of gene sequence variances useful in the field of therapeutics for optimizing efficacy and safety of drug therapy. These variances may be useful during the drug development process and in guiding the optimal use of already approved compounds. DNA sequence variances in candidate genes (i.e., genes that may plausibly affect the action of a drug) are tested in clinical trials, leading to the establishment of diagnostic tests useful for improving the development of new pharmaceutical products and/or the more effective use of existing pharmaceutical products.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2003Publication date: April 29, 2004Applicant: Variagenics, Inc.Inventor: Vincent P. Stanton
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Patent number: 6673551Abstract: Disclosed are methods and reagents for detecting nucleotide mismatches (for example, due to sequence variances) in a nucleic acid sample involving the use of a nucleic acid probe derived from a hemizygous cell. Methods for determining the haplotype of a nucleic acid sample are also disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for producing the probe and kits containing the probe.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2002Date of Patent: January 6, 2004Assignee: Variagenics, Inc.Inventor: Vincent P. Stanton, Jr.
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Patent number: 6610492Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel base-modified nucleotides and methods for their use in the preparation and cleavage of modified polynucleotides.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2002Date of Patent: August 26, 2003Assignee: Variagenics, Inc.Inventors: Vincent P. Stanton, Jr., Jia Liu Wolfe, Tomohiko Kawate, Charles Allerson, Gregory L. Verdine
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Patent number: 6582923Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of synthesizing a polynucleotide with incorporation of a modified nucleotide.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2002Date of Patent: June 24, 2003Assignee: Variagenics, Inc.Inventors: Vincent P. Stanton, Jr., Jia Liu Wolfe, Tomohiko Kawate, Gregory L. Verdine
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Patent number: 6566059Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for the analysis of polynucleotides including detection of variance in nucleotide sequence without the need for full sequence determination, full sequence determination of a polynucleotide, genotyping of DNA and labeling a polynucleotide fragment during the process of cleaving it into fragments.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 1999Date of Patent: May 20, 2003Assignee: Variagenics, Inc.Inventors: Vincent P. Stanton, Jr., Jia Liu Wolfe, Gregory L. Verdine
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Patent number: 6537759Abstract: The present disclosure describes the use of genetic variance information for folate transport or metabolism genes or pyrimidine transport or metabolism genes in the selection of effective methods of treatment of a disease or condition. The variance imformation is indicative of the expected response of a patient to a method of treatment. Methods of determining relevant variance information and additional methods of using such variance information are also described.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2001Date of Patent: March 25, 2003Assignee: Variagenics, Inc.Inventor: Vincent P. Stanton, Jr.
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Patent number: 6500650Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for the detection of polymorphism in polynucleotides by using hybridization of fragments of segments of a polynucleotide suspected of containing a polymorphism with an oligonucleotide having a sequence complementary to a fragment identifying the polymorphism and subsequent detection of incorporated labels in the oligonucleotide-fragment duplex.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2000Date of Patent: December 31, 2002Assignee: Variagenics, Inc.Inventors: Vince P. Stanton, Jr., Jia Liu Wolfe, Tomohiko Kawate, Gregory L. Verdine, Jeffrey Olson
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Patent number: 6475736Abstract: Methods for determining genotypes and haplotypes of genes are described. Also described are single nucleotide polymorphisms and haplotypes in the ApoE gene and methods of using that information.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2000Date of Patent: November 5, 2002Assignee: Variagenics, Inc.Inventor: Vincent P. Stanton, Jr.
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Publication number: 20020150943Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for genotyping a diploid organism by cleaving segments of two alleles such that 7-20 nucleotide fragments that contain a suspected polymorphic locus are produced and comparing the masses of those fragments.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2002Publication date: October 17, 2002Applicant: Variagenics, Inc.Inventors: Vincent P. Stanton, Jeffrey Olson, Jia Liu Wolfe, Martin Zillmann
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Patent number: 6458945Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for the analysis of polynucleotides including detection of variance in nucleotide sequence without the need for full sequence determination, full sequence determination of a polynucleotide, genotyping of DNA and labeling a polynucleotide fragment during the process of cleaving it into fragments.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2000Date of Patent: October 1, 2002Assignee: Variagenics, Inc.Inventors: Vincent P. Stanton, Jr., Jia Liu Wolfe, Tomohiko Kawate, Gregory L. Verdine
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Patent number: 6401043Abstract: The present disclosure describes methods for the computational analysis of genetic variances in the coding and non-coding regions of particular genes.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 1999Date of Patent: June 4, 2002Assignee: Variagenics, Inc.Inventors: Vincent P. Stanton, Jr., Robert Mark Adams, David Steffen
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Patent number: 6379896Abstract: Disclosed are methods and reagents for detecting nucleotide mismatches (for example, due to sequence variances) in a nucleic acid sample involving the use of a nucleic acid probe derived from a hemizygous cell. Methods for determining the haplotype of a nucleic acid sample are also disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for producing the probe and kits containing the probe.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2000Date of Patent: April 30, 2002Assignee: Variagenics, Inc.Inventor: Vincent P. Stanton, Jr.
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Patent number: 6368797Abstract: The invention provides methods for treating or identifying subjects having a neurological disease or at risk for a neurological disease by determining the presence of a variant GPIIIa and/or GPIIb allele.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 1999Date of Patent: April 9, 2002Assignee: Variagenics, Inc.Inventor: Keith Schappert
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Patent number: 6309882Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression of the replication protein A p70 subunit and for the treatment and diagnosis of diseases associated with replication protein A p70 subunit.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 1999Date of Patent: October 30, 2001Assignees: ISIS Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Variagenics, Inc.Inventors: Brett P. Monia, James P. Basilion, Vincent P. Stanton, Jr.
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Patent number: 6291175Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for treating a patient with a neurological disease by determining a patient's BCHE allele status.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 1999Date of Patent: September 18, 2001Assignees: Variagenics, Inc., Institut Pasteur de LilleInventors: Pierre Sévigny, Keith Schappert, Heiko Wiebusch, Philippe Amouye
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Patent number: 6200754Abstract: Disclosed are methods for the treatment of proliferative disorders using compounds and/or environmental conditions which result in a difference in sensitivity of targeted and non-targeted cells. Certain of the methods involve the identification and use of allele-specific inhibitors of conditionally essential genes.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 1998Date of Patent: March 13, 2001Assignee: Variagenics, Inc.Inventors: David E. Housman, Fred D. Ledley, Vincent P. Stanton, Jr.
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Patent number: 6183958Abstract: Disclosed are methods and reagents for detecting nucleotide mismatches (for example, due to sequence variances) in a nucleic acid sample involving the use of a nucleic acid probe derived from a hemizygous cell. Methods for determining the haplotype of a nucleic acid sample are also disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for producing the probe and kits containing the probe.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 1998Date of Patent: February 6, 2001Assignee: Variagenics, Inc.Inventor: Vincent P. Stanton, Jr.