Patents by Inventor Cindy A. Sprecher

Cindy A. Sprecher 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: 8309692
    Abstract: Novel polypeptides, polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides, and related compositions and methods are disclosed for zcytor17, a novel cytokine receptor. The polypeptides may be used within methods for detecting ligands that stimulate the proliferation and/or development of hematopoietic, lymphoid and myeloid cells in vitro and in vivo. Ligand-binding receptor polypeptides can also be used to block ligand activity in vitro and in vivo. The polynucleotides encoding zcytor17, are located on chromosome 5, and can be used to identify a region of the genome associated with human disease states. The present invention also includes methods for producing the protein, uses therefor and antibodies thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: ZymoGenetics, Inc.
    Inventors: Cindy A. Sprecher, Scott R. Presnell, Zeren Gao, Theodore E. Whitmore, Joseph L. Kuijper, Mark F. Maurer
  • Publication number: 20120264168
    Abstract: Novel polypeptide combinations, polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides, and related compositions and methods are disclosed for zcytor17-containing multimeric or heterodimer cytokine receptors that may be used as novel cytokine antagonists, and within methods for detecting ligands that stimulate the proliferation and/or development of hematopoietic, lymphoid and myeloid cells in vitro and in vivo. The present invention also includes methods for producing the multimeric or heterodimeric cytokine receptor, uses therefor and antibodies thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2012
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Inventors: Cindy A. Sprecher, Joseph L. Kuijper, Maria M. Dasovich, Francis J. Grant, Theodore E. Whitmore, Angela K. Hammond, Julia E. Novak, Jane A. Gross, Stacey R. Dillon
  • Publication number: 20120208772
    Abstract: Antibodies that bind to polypeptides and peptides comprising the sequence of zalpha11 Ligand as shown in SEQ ID NO: 2 are described. The antibodies may bind the full length sequence of 162 amino acid residues or a fragment thereof, including a mature polypeptide of 131 amino acid residues and smaller polypeptide and peptide sequences. The antibodies may include antibodies that are polyclonal, monoclonal, murine, humanized or neutralizing. Methods for producing the antibodies are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2011
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Inventors: Julia E. Novak, Scott R. Presnell, Cindy A. Sprecher, Donald C. Foster, Richard D. Holly, Jane A. Gross, Janet V. Johnston, Andrew J. Nelson, Stacey R. Dillon, Angela K. Hammond
  • Patent number: 8227575
    Abstract: Antibodies that bind to polypeptides and peptides comprising the sequence of zalpha11 Ligand as shown in SEQ ID NO: 2 are described. The antibodies may bind the full length sequence of 162 amino acid residues or a fragment thereof, including a mature polypeptide of 131 amino acid residues and smaller polypeptide and peptide sequences. The antibodies may include antibodies that are polyclonal, monoclonal, murine, humanized or neutralizing. Methods for producing the antibodies are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: ZymoGenetics, Inc.
    Inventors: Julia E. Novak, Scott R. Presnell, Cindy A. Sprecher, Donald C. Foster, Richard D. Holly, Jane A. Gross, Janet V. Johnston, Andrew J. Nelson, Stacey R. Dillon, Angela K. Hammond
  • Patent number: 8217008
    Abstract: A soluble receptor to IL-20 having two polypeptide subunits, IL-20RA (formerly called ZcytoR7) and IL-20RB (formerly called DIRS1). The two subunits are preferably linked together. In one embodiment one subunit is fused to the constant region of the light chain of an immunoglobulin, and the other subunit is fused to the constant region of the heavy chain of the immunoglobulin. The light chain and the heavy chain are connected via a disulfide bond.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: ZymoGenetics, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald C. Foster, Wenfeng Xu, Karen L. Madden, James D. Kelly, Cindy A. Sprecher, Cameron S. Brandt, Mark W. Rixon, Scott R. Presnell, Brian A. Fox
  • Patent number: 8124378
    Abstract: The present invention relates to zcytor17lig polynucleotide, polypeptide and anti-zcytor17 antibody molecules. The zcytor17lig is a novel cytokine. The polypeptides may be used within methods for stimulating the immune system, and proliferation and/or development of hematopoietic cells in vitro and in vivo. The present invention also includes methods for producing the protein, uses therefor and antibodies thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: ZymoGenetics, Inc.
    Inventors: Cindy A. Sprecher, Joseph L. Kuijper, Maria M. Dasovich, Francis J. Grant, Jane A. Gross, Angela K. Hammond, Rolf E. Kuestner
  • Patent number: 8110180
    Abstract: Antibodies that bind to polypeptides and peptides comprising the sequence of zalpha11 Ligand as shown in SEQ ID NO: 2 are described. The antibodies may bind the full length sequence of 162 amino acid residues or a fragment thereof, including a mature polypeptide of 131 amino acid residues and smaller polypeptide and peptide sequences. The antibodies may include antibodies that are polyclonal, monoclonal, murine, humanized or neutralizing. Methods for producing the antibodies are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: ZymoGenetics, Inc.
    Inventors: Julia E. Novak, Scott R. Presnell, Cindy A. Sprecher, Donald C. Foster, Richard D. Holly, Jane A. Gross, Janet V. Johnston, Andrew J. Nelson, Stacey R. Dillon, Angela K. Hammond
  • Publication number: 20110318354
    Abstract: Novel polypeptide combinations, polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides, and related compositions and methods are disclosed for zcytor17-containing multimeric or heterodimer cytokine receptors that may be used as novel cytokine antagonists, and within methods for detecting ligands that stimulate the proliferation and/or development of hematopoietic, lymphoid and myeloid cells in vitro and in vivo. The present invention also includes methods for producing the multimeric or heterodimeric cytokine receptor, uses therefor and antibodies thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2011
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Inventors: Cindy A. Sprecher, Joseph L. Kuijper, Maria M. Dasovich, Francis J. Grant, Theodore E. Whitmore, Angela K. Hammond, Julia E. Novak, Jane A. Gross, Stacey R. Dillon
  • Publication number: 20110287012
    Abstract: Novel polypeptides, polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides, and related compositions and methods are disclosed for zcytor17, a novel cytokine receptor. The polypeptides may be used within methods for detecting ligands that stimulate the proliferation and/or development of hematopoietic, lymphoid and myeloid cells in vitro and in vivo. Ligand-binding receptor polypeptides can also be used to block ligand activity in vitro and in vivo. The polynucleotides encoding zcytor17, are located on chromosome 5, and can be used to identify a region of the genome associated with human disease states. The present invention also includes methods for producing the protein, uses therefor and antibodies thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2011
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Inventors: Cindy A. Sprecher, Scott R. Presnell, Zeren Gao, Theodore E. Whitmore, Joseph L. Kuijper, Mark F. Maurer
  • Patent number: 8017343
    Abstract: Antibodies that bind to polypeptides and peptides comprising the sequence of zalpha11 Ligand as shown in SEQ ID NO: 2 are described. The antibodies may bind the full length sequence of 162 amino acid residues or a fragment thereof, including a mature polypeptide of 131 amino acid residues and smaller polypeptide and peptide sequences. The antibodies may include antibodies that are polyclonal, monoclonal, murine, humanized or neutralizing. Methods for producing the antibodies are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: ZymoGenetics, Inc.
    Inventors: Julia E. Novak, Scott R. Presnell, Cindy A. Sprecher, Donald C. Foster, Richard D. Holly, Jane A. Gross, Janet V. Johnston, Andrew J. Nelson, Stacey R. Dillon, Angela K. Hammond
  • Patent number: 8013124
    Abstract: The present invention relates to zcytor17lig polynucleotide, polypeptide and anti-zcytor17 antibody molecules. The zcytor17lig is a novel cytokine. The polypeptides may be used within methods for stimulating the immune system, and proliferation and/or development of hematopoietic cells in vitro and in vivo. The present invention also includes methods for producing the protein, uses therefor and antibodies thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: ZymoGenetics, Inc.
    Inventors: Cindy A. Sprecher, Joseph L. Kuijper, Maria M. Dasovich, Francis J. Grant, Angela K. Hammond, Julia E. Novak
  • Patent number: 7998468
    Abstract: Antibodies that bind to polypeptides and peptides comprising the sequence of zalpha11 Ligand as shown in SEQ ID NO: 2 are described. The antibodies may bind the full length sequence of 162 amino acid residues or a fragment thereof, including a mature polypeptide of 131 amino acid residues and smaller polypeptide and peptide sequences. The antibodies may include antibodies that are polyclonal, monoclonal, murine, humanized or neutralizing. Methods for producing the antibodies are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: ZymoGenetics, Inc.
    Inventors: Julia E. Novak, Scott R. Presnell, Cindy A. Sprecher, Donald C. Foster, Richard D. Holly, Jane A. Gross, Janet V. Johnston, Andrew J. Nelson, Stacey R. Dillon, Angela K. Hammond
  • Publication number: 20110196128
    Abstract: The present invention relates to zcytor17lig polynucleotide, polypeptide and anti-zcytor17 antibody molecules. The zcytor17lig is a novel cytokine. The polypeptides may be used within methods for stimulating the immune system, and proliferation and/or development of hematopoietic cells in vitro and in vivo. The present invention also includes methods for producing the protein, uses therefor and antibodies thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2010
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Applicant: ZymoGenetics, Inc.
    Inventors: Cindy A. Sprecher, Joseph L. Kuijper, Maria M. Dasovich, Francis J. Grant, Jane A. Gross, Angela K. Hammond, Rolf E. Kuestner
  • Publication number: 20110189207
    Abstract: Novel polypeptide combinations, polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides, and related compositions and methods are disclosed for soluble zalpha11 receptors that may be used as novel cytokine antagonists, and within methods for detecting ligands that stimulate the proliferation and/or development of hematopoietic, lymphoid and myeloid cells in vitro and in vivo. Ligand-binding receptor polypeptides can also be used to block zalpha11 Ligand activity in vitro and in vivo, and may be used in conjunction with zalpha11 Ligand and other cytokines to selectively stimulate the immune system. The present invention also includes methods for producing the protein, uses therefor and antibodies thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2011
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Inventors: Cindy A. Sprecher, Julia E. Novak, James W. West, Scott R. Presnell, Richard D. Holly, Andrew J. Nelson
  • Patent number: 7947474
    Abstract: Novel polypeptides, polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides, and related compositions and methods are disclosed for zyctor17, a novel cytokine receptor. The polypeptides may be used within methods for detecting ligands that stimulate the proliferation and/or development of hematopoietic, lymphoid and myeloid cells in vitro and in vivo. Ligand-binding receptor polypeptides can also be used to block ligand activity in vitro and in vivo. The polynucleotides encoding zyctor17, are located on chromosome 5, and can be used to identify a region of the genome associated with human disease states. The present invention also includes methods for producing the protein, uses therefor and antibodies thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: ZymoGenetics, Inc.
    Inventors: Cindy A. Sprecher, Scott R. Presnell, Zeren Gao, Theodore E. Whitmore, Joseph L. Kuijper, Mark F. Maurer
  • Publication number: 20110027263
    Abstract: A soluble receptor to IL-20 having two polypeptide subunits, IL-20RA (formerly called ZcytoR7) and IL-20RB (formerly called DIRS1). The two subunits are preferably linked together. In one embodiment one subunit is fused to the constant region of the light chain of an immunoglobulin, and the other subunit is fused to the constant region of the heavy chain of the immunoglobulin. The light chain and the heavy chain are connected via a disulfide bond.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2010
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Inventors: Donald C. Foster, Wenfeng Xu, Karen L. Madden, James D. Kelly, Cindy A. Sprecher, Cameron S. Brandt, Mark W. Rixon, Scott R. Presnell, Brian A. Fox
  • Publication number: 20110003973
    Abstract: Novel polypeptide combinations, polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides, and related compositions and methods are disclosed for soluble zalpha11 receptors that may be used as novel cytokine antagonists, and within methods for detecting ligands that stimulate the proliferation and/or development of hematopoietic, lymphoid and myeloid cells in vitro and in vivo. Ligand-binding receptor polypeptides can also be used to block zalpha11 Ligand activity in vitro and in vivo, and may be used in conjunction with zalpha11 Ligand and other cytokines to selectively stimulate the immune system. The present invention also includes methods for producing the protein, uses therefor and antibodies thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2006
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Inventors: Cindy A. Sprecher, Julia E. Novak, James W. West, Scott R. Presnell, Richard D. Holly, Andrew J. Nelson
  • Publication number: 20100297064
    Abstract: Antibodies that bind to polypeptides and peptides comprising the sequence of zalpha11 Ligand as shown in SEQ ID NO: 2 are described. The antibodies may bind the full length sequence of 162 amino acid residues or a fragment thereof, including a mature polypeptide of 131 amino acid residues and smaller polypeptide and peptide sequences. The antibodies may include antibodies that are polyclonal, monoclonal, murine, humanized or neutralizing. Methods for producing the antibodies are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2009
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Inventors: JULIA E. NOVAK, SCOTT R. PRESNELL, CINDY A. SPRECHER, DONALD C. FOSTER, RICHARD D. HOLLY, JANE A. GROSS, JANET V. JOHNSTON, ANDREW J. NELSON, STACEY R. DILLON, ANGELA K. HAMMOND
  • Publication number: 20100297063
    Abstract: Antibodies that bind to polypeptides and peptides comprising the sequence of zalpha11 Ligand as shown in SEQ ID NO: 2 are described. The antibodies may bind the full length sequence of 162 amino acid residues or a fragment thereof, including a mature polypeptide of 131 amino acid residues and smaller polypeptide and peptide sequences. The antibodies may include antibodies that are polyclonal, monoclonal, murine, humanized or neutralizing. Methods for producing the antibodies are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2009
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Inventors: JULIA E. NOVAK, SCOTT R. PRESNELL, CINDY A. SPRECHER, DONALD C. FOSTER, RICHARD D. HOLLY, JANE A. GROOS, JANET V. JOHNSTON, ANDREW J. NELSON, STACEY R. DILLON, ANGELA K. HAMMOND
  • Patent number: 7829075
    Abstract: Antibodies that bind to polypeptides and peptides comprising the sequence of zalpha11 Ligand as shown in SEQ ID NO: 2 are described. The antibodies may bind the full length sequence of 162 amino acid residues or a fragment thereof, including a mature polypeptide of 131 amino acid residues and smaller polypeptide and peptide sequences. The antibodies may include antibodies that are polyclonal, monoclonal, murine, humanized or neutralizing. Methods for producing the antibodies are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: ZymoGenetics, Inc.
    Inventors: Julia E. Novak, Scott R. Presnell, Cindy A. Sprecher, Donald C. Foster, Richard D. Holly, Jane A. Gross, Janet V. Johnston, Andrew J. Nelson, Stacey R. Dillon, Angela K. Hammond