Patents by Inventor D. Roxanne Duan
D. Roxanne Duan 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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Publication number: 20040043024Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel human protein called Fibroblast Growth Factor 14, and isolated polynucleotides encoding this protein. Also provided are vectors, host cells, antibodies, and recombinant methods for producing this human protein. The invention further relates to diagnostic and therapeutic methods useful for diagnosing and treating disorders related to this novel human protein.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2003Publication date: March 4, 2004Applicant: Human Genome Sciences, Inc.Inventors: Ralph Alderson, Robert Melder, D. Roxanne Duan, John M. Greene, Patrick J. Dillon
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Publication number: 20040034196Abstract: The present invention relates to novel human secreted proteins and isolated nucleic acids containing the coding regions of the genes encoding such proteins. Also provided are vectors, host cells, antibodies, and recombinant methods for producing human secreted proteins. The invention further relates to diagnostic and therapeutic methods useful for diagnosing and treating diseases, disorders, and/or conditions related to these novel human secreted proteins.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2003Publication date: February 19, 2004Inventors: George A. Komatsoulis, Craig A. Rosen, Steven M. Ruben, D. Roxanne Duan, Paul A. Moore, Yanggu Shi, David W. LaFleur, Ying-Fei Wei
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Patent number: 6693077Abstract: This invention relates to newly identified polynucleotides, polypeptides encoded by such polynucleotides, the use of such polynucleotides and polypeptides, as well as the production of such polynucleotides and polypeptides. More particularly, the polypeptide of the present invention is a Keratinocyte Growth Factor, sometimes hereinafter referred to as “KGF-2” also formerly known as Fibroblast Growth Factor 12 (FGF-12). This invention further relates to the therapeutic use of KGF-2 to promote or accelerate wound healing. This invention also relates to novel mutant forms of KGF-2 that show enhanced activity, increased stability, higher yield or better solubility.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2000Date of Patent: February 17, 2004Assignee: Human Genome Sciences, Inc.Inventors: Steven M. Ruben, Pablo Jimenez, D. Roxanne Duan, Mark A. Rampy, Donna Mendrick, Jun Zhang, Jian NI, Paul A. Moore, Timothy A. Coleman, Joachim R. Gruber, Patrick J. Dillon, Reiner L. Gentz
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Publication number: 20030191062Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel human protein called Bone Marrow-Specific Protein (BMSP), and isolated polynucleotides encoding this protein. Also provided are vectors, host cells, antibodies, and recombinant methods for producing this human protein. The invention further relates to diagnostic and therapeutic methods useful for diagnosing, treating, and/or preventing disorders related to this novel human protein.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2003Publication date: October 9, 2003Applicant: Human Genome Sciences, Inc.Inventors: D. Roxanne Duan, Steven M. Ruben
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Publication number: 20030190707Abstract: The present invention relates to novel human secreted proteins and isolated nucleic acids containing the coding regions of the genes encoding such proteins. Also provided are vectors, host cells, antibodies, and recombinant methods for producing human secreted proteins. The invention further relates to diagnostic and therapeutic methods useful for diagnosing and treating diseases, disorders, and/or conditions related to these novel human secreted proteins.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2002Publication date: October 9, 2003Inventors: Craig A. Rosen, George A. Komatsoulis, Kevin P. Baker, Charles E. Birse, Daniel R. Soppet, Henrik S. Olsen, Paul A. Moore, Ping Wei, Reinhard Ebner, D. Roxanne Duan, Yanggu Shi, Gil H. Choi, Michele Fiscella, Jian Ni, Steven M. Ruben, Steven C. Barash
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Publication number: 20030180892Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel IL-20 protein which is a member of the cytokine polypeptide family. In particular, isolated nucleic acid molecules are provided encoding the human IL-20 protein. IL-20 polypeptides are also provided as are vectors, host cells and recombinant methods for producing the same. The invention further relates to screening methods for identifying agonists and antagonists of IL-20 activity. Also provided are diagnostic methods for detecting immune system-related disorders and therapeutic methods for treating immune system-related disorders.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2002Publication date: September 25, 2003Applicant: Human Genome Sciences, Inc.Inventors: Reinhard Ebner, Marianne Murphy, Steven M. Ruben, Jing-Shan Hu, D. Roxanne Duan, Kimberly A. Florence, Craig A. Rosen
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Publication number: 20030175858Abstract: The present invention relates to novel human secreted proteins and isolated nucleic acids containing the coding regions of the genes encoding such proteins. Also provided are vectors, host cells, antibodies, and recombinant methods for producing human secreted proteins. The invention further relates to diagnostic and therapeutic methods useful for diagnosing and treating diseases, disorders, and/or conditions related to these novel human secreted proteins.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2001Publication date: September 18, 2003Inventors: Steven M. Ruben, Craig A. Rosen, Daniel R. Soppet, Kenneth C. Carter, Daniel P. Bednarik, Gregory A. Endress, Guo-Liang Yu, Jian Ni, Ping Feng, Paul E. Young, John M. Greene, Ann M. Ferrie, D. Roxanne Duan, Jing-Shan Hu, Kimberly A. Florence, Henrik S. Olsen, Carrie L. Fischer, Reinhard Ebner, Laurie A. Brewer, Paul A. Moore, Yanggu Shi, David W. LaFleur, Yi Li, ZhiZhen Zeng, Hla Kyaw
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Publication number: 20030162715Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel follistatin-3 protein which is a member of the family of inhibin-related proteins. In particular, isolated nucleic acid molecules are provided encoding the human follistatin-3 protein. Follistatin-3 polypeptides are also provided as are vectors, host cells and recombinant methods for producing the same. The invention further relates to screening methods for identifying agonists and antagonists of follistatin-3 activity. Also provided are diagnostic methods for detecting reproductive system-related disorders and disorders of the regulation of cell growth and differentiation and therapeutic methods for treating reproductive system-related disorders and disorders of the regulation of cell growth and differentiation.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2003Publication date: August 28, 2003Inventors: D. Roxanne Duan, Steven M. Ruben
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Patent number: 6593112Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel human protein called Fibroblast Growth Factor 15, and isolated polynucleotides encoding this protein. Also provided are vectors, host cells, antibodies, and recombinant methods for producing this human protein.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2000Date of Patent: July 15, 2003Assignee: Human Genome Sciences, Inc.Inventors: John M. Greene, Craig A. Rosen, Ralph Alderson, Robert J. Melder, D. Roxanne Duan
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Publication number: 20030129687Abstract: This invention relates to newly identified polynucleotides, polypeptides encoded by such polynucleotides, the use of such polynucleotides and polypeptides, as well as the production of such polynucleotides and polypeptides. More particularly, the polypeptide of the present invention is a Keratinocyte Growth Factor, sometimes hereinafter referred to as “KGF-2” also formerly known as Fibroblast Growth Factor 12 (FGF-12). This invention further relates to the therapeutic use of KGF-2 to promote or accelerate wound healing. This invention also relates to novel mutant forms of KGF-2 that show enhanced activity, increased stability, higher yield or better solubility.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2002Publication date: July 10, 2003Inventors: Steven M. Ruben, Pablo Jimenez, D. Roxanne Duan, Mark A. Rampy, Donna Mendrick, Jun Zhang, Jian Ni, Paul A. Moore, Timothy A. Coleman, Joachim R. Gruber, Patrick J. Dillon, Reiner L. Gentz
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Publication number: 20030077695Abstract: This invention relates to newly identified polynucleotides, polypeptides encoded by such polynucleotides, the use of such polynucleotides and polypeptides, as well as the production of such polynucleotides and polypeptides. More particularly, the polypeptide of the present invention is a Keratinocyte Growth Factor, sometimes hereinafter referred to as “KGF-2” also formerly known as Fibroblast Growth Factor 12 (FGF-12). This invention further relates to the therapeutic use of KGF-2 to promote or accelerate wound healing. This invention also relates to novel mutant forms of KGF-2 that show enhanced activity, increased stability, higher yield or better solubility.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 1999Publication date: April 24, 2003Applicant: HUMAN GENOME SCIENCES, INC.Inventors: STEVEN M. RUBEN, PABLO JIMENEZ, D. ROXANNE DUAN, MARK A. RAMPY, DONNA MENDRICK, JUN ZHANG, JIAN NI, PAUL A. MOORE, TIMOTHY A. COLEMAN, JOACHIM R. GRUBER, PATRICK J. DILLON, REINER L. GENTZ
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Patent number: 6537966Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel follistatin-3 protein which is a member of the family of inhibin-related proteins. In particular, isolated nucleic acid molecules are provided encoding the human follistatin-3 protein. Follistatin-3 polypeptides are also provided as are vectors, host cells and recombinant methods for producing the same. The invention further relates to screening methods for identifying agonists and antagonists of follistatin-3 activity. Also provided are diagnostic methods for detecting reproductive system-related disorders and disorders of the regulation of cell growth and differentiation and therapeutic methods for treating reproductive system-related disorders and disorders of the regulation of cell growth and differentiation.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2000Date of Patent: March 25, 2003Assignee: Human Genome Sciences, Inc.Inventors: D. Roxanne Duan, Steven M. Ruben
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Publication number: 20030055236Abstract: The present invention relates to novel human secreted proteins and isolated nucleic acids containing the coding regions of the genes encoding such proteins. Also provided are vectors, host cells, antibodies, and recombinant methods for producing human secreted proteins. The invention further relates to diagnostic and therapeutic methods useful for diagnosing and treating disorders related to these novel human secreted proteins.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2002Publication date: March 20, 2003Applicant: Human Genome Sciences, Inc.Inventors: Paul A. Moore, Steven M. Ruben, Kenneth C. Carter, Yanggu Shi, Craig A. Rosen, Daniel R. Soppet, Hla Kyaw, Ying-Feig Wei, Kimberly A. Florence, D. Roxanne Duan, Charles Florence, John M. Greene, Ping Feng, Ann M. Ferrie, Guo-Liang Yu, Fouad Janat, Jian Ni
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Patent number: 6534485Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel human protein called Bone Marrow-Specific Protein (BMSP), and isolated polynucleotides encoding this protein. Also provided are vectors, host cells, antibodies, and recombinant methods for producing this human protein. The invention further relates to diagnostic and therapeutic methods useful for diagnosing, treating, and/or preventing disorders related to this novel human protein.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2000Date of Patent: March 18, 2003Assignee: Human Genome Sciences, Inc.Inventors: D. Roxanne Duan, Steven M. Ruben
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Publication number: 20030049618Abstract: The present invention relates to novel human secreted proteins and isolated nucleic acids containing the coding regions of the genes encoding such proteins. Also provided are vectors, host cells, antibodies, and recombinant methods for producing human secreted proteins. The invention further relates to diagnostic and therapeutic methods useful for diagnosing and treating diseases, disorders, and/or conditions related to these novel human secreted proteins.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2001Publication date: March 13, 2003Inventors: Steven M. Ruben, Craig A. Rosen, Daniel R. Soppet, Kenneth C. Carter, Daniel P. Bednarik, Gregory A. Endress, Guo-Liang Yu, Jian Ni, Ping Feng, Paul E. Young, John M. Greene, Ann M. Ferrie, D. Roxanne Duan, Jing-Shan Hu, Kimberly A. Florence, Henrik S. Olsen, Carrie L. Fischer, Reinhard Ebner, Laurie A. Brewer, Paul A. Moore, Yanggu Shi, David W. LaFleur, Yi Li, Zhizhen Zeng, Hla Kyaw
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Patent number: 6486301Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel IL-20 protein which is a member of the cytokine polypeptide family. In particular, isolated nucleic acid molecules are provided encoding the human IL-20 protein. IL-20 polypeptides are also provided as are vectors, host cells and recombinant methods for producing the same. The invention further relates to screening methods for identifying agonists and antagonists of IL-20 activity. Also provided are diagnostic methods for detecting immune system-related disorders and therapeutic methods for treating immune system-related disorders.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 1999Date of Patent: November 26, 2002Assignee: Human Genome Sciences, Inc.Inventors: Reinhard Ebner, Marianne Murphy, Steven M. Ruben, Jing-Shan Hu, D. Roxanne Duan, Kimberly A. Florence, Craig A. Rosen
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Publication number: 20020164714Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel follistatin-3 protein which is a member of the family of inhibin-related proteins. In particular, isolated nucleic acid molecules are provided encoding the human follistatin-3 protein. Follistatin-3 polypeptides are also provided as are vectors, host cells and recombinant methods for producing the same. The invention further relates to screening methods for identifying agonists and antagonists of follistatin-3 activity. Also provided are diagnostic methods for detecting reproductive system-related disorders and disorders of the regulation of cell growth and differentiation and therapeutic methods for treating reproductive system-related disorders and disorders of the regulation of cell growth and differentiation.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2002Publication date: November 7, 2002Applicant: Human Genome Sciences, Inc.Inventors: D. Roxanne Duan, Steven M. Ruben
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Publication number: 20020132329Abstract: ELL2 polypeptides and polynucleotides and methods for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for utilizing ELL2 polypeptides and polynucleotides in the design of protocols for the treatment of neoplastic disorders, among others and diagnostic assays for such conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2001Publication date: September 19, 2002Applicant: Human Genome Sciences, Inc.Inventors: D. Roxanne Duan, Ali Shilatifard, Joan W. Conaway, Ronald C. Conaway
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Publication number: 20020120103Abstract: The present invention relates to novel human secreted proteins and isolated nucleic acids containing the coding regions of the genes encoding such proteins. Also provided are vectors, host cells, antibodies, and recombinant methods for producing human secreted proteins. The invention further relates to diagnostic and therapeutic methods useful for diagnosing and treating diseases, disorders, and/or conditions related to these novel human secreted proteins.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2001Publication date: August 29, 2002Inventors: Craig A. Rosen, George A. Komatsoulis, Kevin P. Baker, Charles E. Birse, Daniel R. Soppet, Henrik S. Olsen, Paul A. Moore, Ping Wei, Reinhard Ebner, D. Roxanne Duan, Yanggu Shi, Gil H. Choi, Michele Fiscella, Jian Ni, Steven M. Ruben, Steven C. Barash
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Publication number: 20020106731Abstract: The present invention relates to novel human Bcl-2-like polypeptides and isolated nucleic acids containing the coding regions of the genes encoding such polypeptides. Also provided are vectors, host cells, antibodies, and recombinant methods for producing human Bcl-2-like polypeptides. The invention further relates to diagnostic and therapeutic methods useful for diagnosing and treating disorders related to these novel human Bcl-2-like polypeptides.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2001Publication date: August 8, 2002Inventors: Steven M. Ruben, D. Roxanne Duan, Jian Ni