Patents by Inventor Al Y. Lin

Al Y. Lin 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).

  • CONNECTIVE TISSUE GROWTH FACTOR ANTIBODIES
    Publication number: 20240076364
    Abstract: The present invention relates to antibodies that bind to CTGF. The antibodies are particularly directed to regions of CTGF involved in biological activities associated with fibrosis. The invention also relates to methods of using the antibodies to treat disorders associated with CTGF including localized and systemic fibrotic disorders including those of the lung, liver, heart, skin, and kidney.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2022
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Applicant: FibroGen, Inc.
    Inventors: Al Y. LIN, Thomas B. NEFF, Noelynn A. OLIVER, William R. USINGER, Qingjian WANG, David A. YEOWELL
  • Enhanced erythropoiesis and iron metabolism
    Patent number: 11680047
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compounds for regulating or enhancing erythropoiesis and iron metabolism, and for treating or preventing iron deficiency and anemia of chronic disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: FibroGen, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen J. Klaus, Al Y. Lin, Thomas B. Neff, Volkmar Guenzler-Pukall, Qingjian Wang, Lee A. Flippin, Michael P. Arend
  • METHODS FOR TREATING ANEMIA IN SUBJECTS HAVING KIDNEY FAILURE USING INHIBITORS OF HYPOXIA-INDUCIBLE FACTOR (HIF) HYDROXYLASE
    Publication number: 20210369702
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for treating anemia in a subject having kidney failure by administering a compound that inhibits hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF) prolyl hydroxylase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Applicant: FibroGen, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen J. KLAUS, Al Y. LIN, Thomas B. NEFF, Qingjian WANG, Volkmar GUENZLER-PUKALL, Lee A. FLIPPIN, Michael P. AREND, Alex MELEKHOV
  • CONNECTIVE TISSUE GROWTH FACTOR ANTIBODIES
    Publication number: 20210230259
    Abstract: The present invention relates to antibodies that bind to CTGF. The antibodies are particularly directed to regions of CTGF involved in biological activities associated with fibrosis. The invention also relates to methods of using the antibodies to treat disorders associated with CTGF including localized and systemic fibrotic disorders including those of the lung, liver, heart, skin, and kidney.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2020
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Applicant: FibroGen, Inc.
    Inventors: Al Y. LIN, Thomas B. NEFF, Noelynn A. OLIVER, William R. USINGER, Qingjian WANG, David A. YEOWELL
  • ENHANCED ERYTHROPOIESIS AND IRON METABOLISM
    Publication number: 20210107878
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compounds for regulating or enhancing erythropoiesis and iron metabolism, and for treating or preventing iron deficiency and anemia of chronic disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2020
    Publication date: April 15, 2021
    Inventors: Stephen J. Klaus, Al Y. Lin, Thomas B. Neff, Volkmar Guenzler-Pukall, Qingjian Wang, Lee A. Flippin, Michael P. Arend
  • Enhanced erythropoiesis and iron metabolism
    Patent number: 10927081
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compounds for regulating or enhancing erthropoiesis and iron metabolism, and for treating or preventing iron deficiency and anemia of chronic disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: FIBROGEN, INC.
    Inventors: Stephen J Klaus, Al Y. Lin, Thomas B. Neff, Volkmar Guenzler-Pukall, Qingjian Wang, Lee A. Flippin, Michael P. Arend
  • CONNECTIVE TISSUE GROWTH FACTOR ANTIBODIES
    Publication number: 20190023778
    Abstract: The present invention relates to antibodies that bind to CTGF. The antibodies are particularly directed to regions of CTGF involved in biological activities associated with fibrosis. The invention also relates to methods of using the antibodies to treat disorders associated with CTGF including localized and systemic fibrotic disorders including those of the lung, liver, heart, skin, and kidney.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2018
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Applicant: FibroGen, Inc.
    Inventors: Al Y. LIN, Thomas B. Neff, Noelynn A. Oliver, William R. Usinger, Qingjian Wang, David A. Yeowell
  • METHODS FOR TREATING A NEUROLOGICAL DISORDER IN A SUBJECT USING INHIBITORS OF HYPOXIA-INDUCIBLE FACTOR (HIF) PROYL HYDROXYLASE
    Publication number: 20170312268
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for treating anemia in a subject having kidney failure by administering a compound that inhibits hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF) prolyl hydroxylase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Applicant: FibroGen, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen J. KLAUS, Al Y. Lin, Thamas B. Neff, Qingjian Wang, Volkmar Guenzler-Pukall, Lee A. Flippin, Michael P. Arend, Alex Melekhov
  • Connective Tissue Growth Factor Antibodies
    Publication number: 20160257740
    Abstract: The present invention relates to antibodies that bind to CTGF. The antibodies are particularly directed to regions of CTGF involved in biological activities associated with fibrosis. The invention also relates to methods of using the antibodies to treat disorders associated with CTGF including localized and systemic fibrotic disorders including those of the lung, liver, heart, skin, and kidney.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2016
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Applicant: FibroGen, Inc.
    Inventors: Al Y. Lin, Thomas B. Neff, Noelynn A. Oliver, William R. Usinger, Qingjian Wang, David A. Yeowell
  • CONNECTIVE TISSUE GROWTH FACTOR ANTIBODIES
    Publication number: 20160024198
    Abstract: The present invention relates to antibodies that bind to CTGF. The antibodies are particularly directed to regions of CTGF involved in biological activities associated with fibrosis. The invention also relates to methods of using the antibodies to treat disorders associated with CTGF including localized and systemic fibrotic disorders including those of the lung, liver, heart, skin, and kidney.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2015
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Inventors: AL Y. LIN, Thomas B. Neff, Noelynn A. Oliver, William R. Usinger, Qingjian Wang, David A. Yeowell
  • Connective tissue growth factor antibodies
    Patent number: 9034643
    Abstract: The present invention relates to antibodies that bind to CTGF. The antibodies are particularly directed to regions of CTGF involved in biological activities associated with fibrosis. The invention also relates to methods of using the antibodies to treat disorders associated with CTGF including localized and systemic fibrotic disorders including those of the lung, liver, heart, skin, and kidney.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: FibroGen, Inc.
    Inventors: Al Y. Lin, Thomas B. Neff, Noelynn A. Oliver, William R. Usinger, Qingjian Wang, David A. Yeowell
  • METHODS FOR TREATING ANEMIA IN SUBJECTS HAVING KIDNEY FAILURE USING INHIBITORS OF HYPOXIA-INDUCIBLE FACTOR (HIF) HYDROXYLASE
    Publication number: 20150080425
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for treating anemia in a subject having kidney failure by administering a compound that inhibits hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF) prolyl hydroxylase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Applicant: FibroGen, Inc.
    Inventors: STEPHEN J. KLAUS, Al Y. Lin, Thomas B. Neff, Qingjian Wang, Volkmar Guenzler-Pukall, Lee A. Flippin, Michael P. Arend, Alex Melekhov
  • TREATMENT FOR HIGH CHOLESTEROL
    Publication number: 20150018384
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for treatment of high cholesterol by reducing low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and/or very low density Opoproiein cholesterol (VLDL-C) in subjects In need thereof by administering a compound that inhibits HIF hydroxylase activity. The method is useful, for reducing LDL cholesterol levels and total cholesterol levels even In subjects already undergoing treatment with other cholesterol-lowering medications, for example statins, fibrates, nicotinic acids and bile acid-binding resins, and in patients having chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease, inter alia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Applicant: FibroGen, Inc.
    Inventors: Al Y Lin, Thomas B. Neff, Kin-Hung Yu
  • Methods for treating anemia using inhibitors of hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF) hydroxylase
    Publication number: 20130203805
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for treating erythropoietin-associated conditions by increasing endogenous erythropoietin in vitro and in vivo. Methods for treating, pretreating or preconditioning, or preventing erythropoietin-associated conditions are also included. Compounds for use in these methods are provided, as are methods of identifying such compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Publication date: August 8, 2013
    Applicant: FIBROGEN, INC.
    Inventors: Stephen J. Klaus, Al Y. Lin, Thomas B. Neff, Qingjian Wang, Volkmar Guenzler-Pukall, Michael P. Arend, Lee A. Flippin, Alex Melekhov
  • Fat regulation
    Patent number: 8202834
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compounds for regulating fat metabolism and achieving fat homeostasis in a subject. Methods and compound for regulating body weight, reducing body fat, and inducing weight loss are also provided, as are methods and compounds for treating or preventing obesity and for preventing or treating conditions associated with altered fat metabolism including, e.g., obesity, diabetes, atherosclerosis, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: FibroGen, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick D. Fourney, Volkmar Guenzler-Pukall, Stephen J. Klaus, Al Y. Lin, Thomas B. Neff, Todd W. Seeley
  • Methods for treating anemia using inhibitors of hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF) hydroxylase
    Publication number: 20110166178
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for treating erythropoietin-associated conditions by increasing endogenous erythropoietin in vitro and in vivo. Methods for treating, pretreating or preconditioning, or preventing erythropoietin-associated conditions are also included. Compounds for use in these methods are provided, as are methods of identifying such compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2011
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Applicant: FibroGen, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen J. Klaus, Al Y. Lin, Thoams B. Neff, Qingjian Wang, Volkmar Guenzler-Pukall, Michael P. Arend, Lee A. Flippin, Alex Melekhov
  • Connective tissue growth factor antibodies
    Publication number: 20110091468
    Abstract: The present invention relates to antibodies that bind to CTGF. The antibodies are particularly directed to regions of CTGF involved in biological activities associated with fibrosis. The invention also relates to methods of using the antibodies to treat disorders associated with CTGF including localized and systemic fibrotic disorders including those of the lung, liver, heart, skin, and kidney.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2010
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Applicant: FibroGen, Inc.
    Inventors: Al Y. Lin, Thomas B. Neff, Noelynn A. Oliver, William R. Usinger, Qingjian Wang, David A. Yeowell
  • Antibodies that bind to a portion of the VWC domain of connective tissue growth factor
    Patent number: 7871617
    Abstract: The present invention relates to antibodies that bind to a portion of the Von Willebrand's factor (VWC) domain of connective tissue growth factor (CTGF). The antibodies are particularly directed to regions of CTGF involved in biological activities associated with fibrosis. The invention also relates to methods of using the antibodies to treat disorders associated with CTGF including localized and systemic fibrotic disorders including those of the lung, liver, heart, skin, and kidney.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Assignee: FibroGen, Inc.
    Inventors: Al Y. Lin, Thomas B. Neff, Noelynn A. Oliver, William R. Usinger, Qingjian Wang, David A. Yeowell
  • Fat regulation
    Publication number: 20100168152
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compounds for regulating fat metabolism and achieving fat homeostasis in a subject. Methods and compound for regulating body weight, reducing body fat, and inducing weight loss are also provided, as are methods and compounds for treating or preventing obesity and for preventing or treating conditions associated with altered fat metabolism including, e.g., obesity, diabetes, atherosclerosis, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2009
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Applicant: FibroGen, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick D. Fourney, Volkmar Guenzler-Pukall, Stephen J. Klaus, Al Y. Lin, Thomas B. Neff, Todd W. Seeley
  • Fat regulation
    Patent number: 7618940
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compounds for regulating fat metabolism and achieving fat homoeostasis in a subject. Methods and compound for regulating body weight, reducing body fat, and inducing weight loss are also provided, as are methods and compounds for treating or preventing obesity and for preventing or treating conditions associated with altered fat metabolism including, e.g., obesity, diabetes, atherosclerosis, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Assignee: FibroGen, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick D. Fourney, Volkmar Guenzler-Pukall, Stephen J. Klaus, Al Y. Lin, Thomas B. Neff, Todd W. Seeley