Patents by Inventor Debra Ellies

Debra Ellies 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: 8173125
    Abstract: The present invention relates to nucleic acid sequences and amino acid sequences which influence bone deposition, the Wnt pathway, ocular development, tooth development, and may bind to LRP. The nucleic acid sequence and polypeptides include Wise and Sost as well as a family of molecules which express a cysteine knot polypeptide. Additionally, the present invention relates to various molecular tools derived from the nucleic acids and polypeptides including vectors, transfected host cells, monochronal antibodies, Fab fragments, and methods for impacting the pathways.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: Stowers Institute for Medical Research
    Inventors: Robb Krumlauf, Debra Ellies
  • Patent number: 8168761
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to isolated polypeptides and antibodies suitable for producing therapeutic preparations, methods, and kits relating to bone deposition. One objective of the present invention is to provide compositions that improve bone deposition. Yet another objective of the present invention is to provide methods and compositions to be utilized in diagnosing bone dysregulation. The therapeutic compositions and methods of the present invention are related to the regulation of Wise, Sost, and closely related sequences. In particular, the nucleic acid sequences and polypeptides include Wise and Sost as well as a family of molecules that express a cysteine knot polypeptide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: Stowers Institute for Medical Research
    Inventors: Robb Krumlauf, Debra Ellies
  • Publication number: 20120022237
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to isolated polypeptides and antibodies suitable for producing therapeutic preparations, methods, and kits relating to bone deposition. One objective of the present invention is to provide compositions that improve bone deposition. Yet another objective of the present invention is to provide methods and compositions to be utilized in diagnosing bone dysregulation. The therapeutic compositions and methods of the present invention are related to the regulation of Wise, Sost, and closely related sequences. In particular, the nucleic acid sequences and polypeptides include Wise and Sost as well as a family of molecules that express a cysteine knot polypeptide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2011
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Inventors: Robb KRUMLAUF, Debra Ellies
  • Publication number: 20120016108
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for the prevention and treatment of renal damage. The invention provides protein-based renal therapeutic agents for administration to subjects in order to prevent or treat renal degeneration or damage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2011
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Inventors: Robb KRUMLAUF, Debra Ellies
  • Publication number: 20120014959
    Abstract: The present invention relates to nucleic acid sequences and amino acid sequences which influence bone deposition, the Wnt pathway, ocular development, tooth development, and may bind to LRP. The nucleic acid sequence and polypeptides include Wise and Sost as well as a family of molecules which express a cysteine knot polypeptide. Additionally, the present invention relates to various molecular tools derived from the nucleic acids and polypeptides including vectors, transfected host cells, monochronal antibodies, Fab fragments, and methods for impacting the pathways.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2011
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Inventors: Robb KRUMLAUF, Debra Ellies
  • Patent number: 8080575
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds, compositions and methods for promoting bone growth. Compounds useful in the methods of the present invention include compounds of Formula I, wherein each R1 and R2 is H, halogen, C1-6 alkyl, C1-6 alkoxy, C1-6 haloalkyl, C2-6 alkenyl, C2-6 alkynyl, C1-6 haloalkoxy, —OR4, —NR4R5, —SR4, —C(O)R4, —C(O)OR4, —C(O)NR4R5, —N(R4)C(O)R5, —N(R4)C(O)OR5, —N(R4)C(O)NR4R5, —OP(O)(OR4)2, —S(O)2OR4, —S(O)2NR4R5, —CN, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl or heteroaryl. Each R4 and R5 is H or C1-6 alkyl. X is O, S or NR4. Y is an aryl ring system having 6-10 ring members or a heteroaryl ring system having 5-10 ring members where 1-3 ring members are each N, O or S. Subscript n is 1 or 2. The compounds also include salts, hydrates and isomers of the compounds of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Osteogenex Inc.
    Inventors: Debra Ellies, William Rosenberg
  • Patent number: 7968301
    Abstract: The present invention relates to nucleic acid sequences and amino acid sequences which influence bone deposition, the Wnt pathway, ocular development, tooth development, and may bind to LRP. The nucleic acid sequence and polypeptides include Wise and Sost as well as a family of molecules which express a cysteine knot polypeptide. Additionally, the present invention relates to various molecular tools derived from the nucleic acids and polypeptides including vectors, transfected host cells, monochronal antibodies, Fab fragments, and methods for impacting the pathways.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: Stowers Institute for Medical Research
    Inventors: Robb Krumlauf, Debra Ellies
  • Patent number: 7914786
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for the prevention and treatment of renal damage. The invention provides protein-based renal therapeutic agents for administration to subjects in order to prevent or treat renal degeneration or damage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: Stowers Institute For Medical Research
    Inventors: Robb Krumlauf, Debra Ellies
  • Patent number: 7893218
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to isolated polypeptides and antibodies suitable for producing therapeutic preparations, methods, and kits relating to bone deposition. One objective of the present invention is to provide compositions that improve bone deposition. Yet another objective of the present invention is to provide methods and compositions to be utilized in diagnosing bone dysregulation. The therapeutic compositions and methods of the present invention are related to the regulation of Wise, Sost, and closely related sequences. In particular, the nucleic acid sequences and polypeptides include Wise and Sost as well as a family of molecules that express a cysteine knot polypeptide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Stowers Institute for Medical Research
    Inventors: Robb Krumlauf, Debra Ellies
  • Publication number: 20100249171
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method of reducing body weight in a subject in need thereof, by administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of Formula I: In Formula I, R1 is H, C1-6 alkyl, or C1-6 alkyl-aryl. Each of R2 and R4 of Formula I are independently H, halogen, C1-6 alkyl, C1-6 haloalkyl, C2-6 alkenyl, C2-6 alkynyl, C1-6 haloalkoxy, —OR2a, —SR2a, —C(O)R2a, —C(O)OR2a, —C(O)NR2aR2b, —NR2aR2b, C1-6 alkyl-NR2aR2b, —N(R2a)C(O)R2b, —N(R2a)C(O)OR2b, —N(R2a)C(O)NR2aR2b, —OP(O)(OR2a)2, —S(O)2OR2a, —S(O)2NR2aR2b, —CN, —NO2, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl or heteroaryl. Each of R2a and R2b of Formula I are independently H, C1-6 alkyl, C1-10 heteroalkyl or C1-6 alkyl-aryl. R3 of Formula I is absent, C1-6 alkyl or N-oxide. The compounds include the salts, hydrates and isomers thereof. The present invention also provides methods for the treatment of obesity and disorders related to obesity and higher than recommended percentage body fat, such as type II diabetes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2010
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicant: OsteoGeneX Inc.
    Inventors: Debra Ellies, William Rosenberg
  • Publication number: 20100173931
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method of reducing body weight in a subject in need thereof, by administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of Formula I. The present invention also provides methods for the treatment of obesity and disorders related to obesity and higher than recommended percentage body fat, such as type II diabetes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2010
    Publication date: July 8, 2010
    Applicant: OsteoGeneX Inc.
    Inventors: Debra Ellies, William Rosenberg
  • Publication number: 20100143441
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method of promoting bone growth in a subject in need thereof, by administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of Formula I. The present invention also provides methods for the treatment of renal disease and cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2009
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Applicant: OsteoGeneX Inc.
    Inventors: Debra Ellies, William Rosenberg
  • Publication number: 20100092559
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method of promoting bone growth in a subject in need thereof, by administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of Formula I. The present invention also provides methods for the treatment of renal disease and cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2009
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Applicant: OsteoGeneX Inc.
    Inventors: Debra Ellies, William Rosenberg
  • Publication number: 20100074939
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method of promoting bone growth in a subject in need thereof, by administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of Formula I. The present invention also provides methods for the treatment of renal disease and cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2009
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Applicant: OsteoGeneX Inc.
    Inventors: Debra Ellies, William Rosenberg
  • Publication number: 20100055183
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method of promoting bone growth in a subject in need thereof, by administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of Formula I. The present invention also provides methods for the treatment of renal disease and cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2009
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Applicant: OsteoGeneX Inc.
    Inventors: Debra Ellies, William Rosenberg
  • Publication number: 20100047314
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method of promoting bone growth in a subject in need thereof, by administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of Formula I. The present invention also provides methods for the treatment of renal disease and cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2009
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Applicant: OsteoGeneX Inc.
    Inventors: Debra Ellies, William Rosenberg
  • Publication number: 20100040628
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method of promoting bone growth in a subject in need thereof, by administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of Formula I. The present invention also provides methods for the treatment of renal disease and cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2009
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Applicant: OsteoGeneX, Inc
    Inventors: Debra Ellies, William Rosenberg
  • Publication number: 20100021524
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method of promoting bone growth in a subject in need thereof, by administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of Formula I. The present invention also provides methods for the treatment of renal disease and cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2009
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Applicant: OsteoGeneX Inc.
    Inventors: Debra Ellies, William Rosenberg
  • Publication number: 20100015159
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for the prevention and treatment of renal damage. The invention provides protein-based renal therapeutic agents for administration to subjects in order to prevent or treat renal degeneration or damage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventors: Robb Krumlauf, Debra Ellies
  • Publication number: 20100003324
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method of promoting bone growth in a subject in need thereof, by administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of Formula I. The compounds include the salts, hydrates and isomers thereof. The present invention also provides methods for the treatment of renal disease and cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2009
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Applicant: OsteoGeneX Inc.
    Inventors: Debra Ellies, William Rosenberg