Patents by Inventor Derk J Bergsma

Derk J Bergsma 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).

  • Publication number: 20040126841
    Abstract: Human HL TEX11 polypeptides and DNA (RNA) encoding such HL TEX11 and a procedure for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques is disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for utilizing such HL TEX11 for the treatment of atherosclerosis. inflammatory conditions. and infections. particularly viral infections such as AIDS. among others, among others. are also disclosed. Also disclosed are diagnostic assavs for detecting diseases related to mutations in the nucleic acid sequences and altered concentrations of the polypeptides. Also disclosed are diagnostic assays for detecting mutations in the polynucleotides encoding the HL TEX11 and for detecting altered levels of the polypeptide in a host.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2003
    Publication date: July 1, 2004
    Applicant: SmithKline Beecham Corp.
    Inventors: Winnie Chan, Derk J. Bergsma, Catherine E. Ellis
  • Patent number: 6750026
    Abstract: Polypeptides of HFGAN72 receptor ligands and polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides are provided. Methods of using these polypeptides to diagnose diseases relating to the under- or over-expression of HFGAN72 receptor ligands are also provided. In addition, methods of identifying agonists or antagonists of the interaction of HFGAN72 receptor ligands with the HFGAN72 receptor are provided. Methods of treatment by administering the identified agonists or antagonists to patients in need thereof are further disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2004
    Assignees: SmithKline Beecham Corporation, Board of Regents The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Derk J. Bergsma, David P. Brooks, Miklos Gellai, Shelagh Wilson, Masashi Yanagisawa
  • Publication number: 20040043393
    Abstract: AXOR35 polypeptides and polynucleotides and methods for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for utilizing AXOR35 polypeptides and polynucleotides in diagnostic assays.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2003
    Publication date: March 4, 2004
    Inventors: Kelly M. Aubart, Derk J. Bergsma, Laura Fitzgerald, Todd L. Graybill, Xiaotong Li, David Michalovich, Dwight M. Morrow, Yuan Zhu
  • Publication number: 20030148465
    Abstract: Human HL TEX11 polypeptides and DNA (RNA) encoding such HL TEX11 and a procedure for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques is disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for utilizing such HL TEX11 for the treatment of atherosclerosis. inflammatory conditions. and infections. particularly viral infections such as AIDS. among others, among others. are also disclosed. Also disclosed are diagnostic assavs for detecting diseases related to mutations in the nucleic acid sequences and altered concentrations of the polypeptides. Also disclosed are diagnostic assays for detecting mutations in the polynucleotides encoding the HL TEX11 and for detecting altered levels of the polypeptide in a host.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2003
    Publication date: August 7, 2003
    Applicant: SmithKline Beecham Corp.
    Inventors: Winnie Chan, Derk J. Bergsma, Catherine E. Ellis
  • Publication number: 20030082743
    Abstract: Human EDG-1c polypeptidees and polynucleotides and methods for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques are disclosed. Human EDG-1c is identified as a selective receptor for sphingosine-1-phosphate (“S-1-P”) and for di-hydro S-1-P.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2001
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Inventors: Derk J. Bergsma, Winnie Chan, Jonathan K. Chambers, Randall K. Johnson, Nassirah Khandoudi, George P. Livi, Phillipe Robert, Jeffrey M. Stadel, Pamela Joy Jensen, Shelagh Wilson
  • Publication number: 20020137054
    Abstract: AXOR35 polypeptides and polynucleotides and methods for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for utilizing AXOR35 polypeptides and polynucleotides in diagnostic assays.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2001
    Publication date: September 26, 2002
    Applicant: SmithKline Beecham Corporation & SmithKline Beecham plc
    Inventors: Kelly M. Aubart, Derk J. Bergsma, Laura Fitzgerald, Todd L. Graybill, Xiaotong Li, David Michalovich, Dwight M. Morrow, Yuan Zhu
  • Patent number: 6428982
    Abstract: Urotensin-II Receptor (UTB-R) polypeptides and polynucleotides and methods for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for utilizing Urotensin-II Receptor (UTB-R) polypeptides and polynucleotides in therapy, and diagnostic assays for such.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2002
    Assignee: SmithKline Beecham Corporation
    Inventors: Nabil Elshourbagy, Usman Shabon, Derk J. Bergsma
  • Patent number: 6423508
    Abstract: Human EDG-1c polypeptides and polynucleotides and methods for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques are disclosed. Human EDG-1c is identified as a selective receptor for sphingosine-1-phosphate (“S-1-P”) and for di-hydro S-1-P. Also diclsosed are methods for discovering agonists and antagonists of the interaction between S-1-P and di-hydro S-1-P and their cellular receptor, human EDG-1c, which may have utility in the treatment of several human diseases and disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2002
    Assignees: SmithKline Beecham Corporation, SmithKline Beecham PLC, SB Laboratories Pharmaceutiques
    Inventors: Derk J. Bergsma, Winnie Chan, Nassirah Khandoudi, Phillipe Robert
  • Publication number: 20020082202
    Abstract: Polypeptides of HFGAN72 receptor ligands and polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides are provided. Methods of using these polypeptides to diagnose diseases relating to the under- or over-expression of HFGAN72 receptor ligands are also provided. In addition, methods of identifying agonists or antagonists of the interaction of HFGAN72 receptor ligands with the HFGAN72 receptor are provided. Methods of treatment by administering the identified agonists or antagonists to patients in need thereof are further disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2000
    Publication date: June 27, 2002
    Applicant: SmithKline Beecham Corporation
    Inventors: Derk J. Bergsma, David P. Brooks, Miklos Gellai, Shelagh Wilson, Masashi Yanagisawa
  • Patent number: 6388055
    Abstract: Mouse CC-CKR5 polypeptides and DNA (RNA) encoding such mouse CC-CKR5 and a procedure for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques is disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for utilizing such mouse CC-CKR5 in the development of gene knockout mice for use as a model for human immunodeficiency virus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2002
    Assignee: SmithKline Beecham Corporation
    Inventors: Derk J. Bergsma, Mary E. Brawner, Usman Shabon
  • Publication number: 20020048790
    Abstract: Human HLTEX11 polypeptides and DNA (RNA) encoding such HLTEX11 and a procedure for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques is disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for utilizing such HLTEX11 for the treatment of atherosclerosis, inflammatory conditions, and infections, particularly viral infections, such as AIDS, among others, among others, are also disclosed. Also disclosed are diagnostic assays for detecting diseases related to mutations in the nucleic acid sequences and altered concentrations of the polypeptides. Also disclosed are diagnostic assays for detecting mutations in the polynucleotides encoding the HLTEX11 and for detecting altered levels of the polypeptide in a host.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2001
    Publication date: April 25, 2002
    Inventors: Winnie Chan, Derk J. Bergsma, Catherine E. Ellis
  • Publication number: 20020042385
    Abstract: AXOR-2 polypeptides and polynucleotides and methods for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for utilising AXOR-2 polypeptides and polynucleotides in therapy, and diagnostic assays for such.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2001
    Publication date: April 11, 2002
    Inventors: Nabil Elshourbagy, Usman Shabon, Derk J. Bergsma
  • Publication number: 20020038007
    Abstract: Human 11cb splice variant polypeptides and DNA (RNA) encoding such an 11cb splice variant and a procedure for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for utilizing such an 11cb splice variant for the treatment of to treat infections, such as bacterial, fungal, protozoan and viral infections, particularly infection caused by HIV-1 or HIV-2; pain; cancers; diabetes; obesity; feeding and drinking abnormalities, such as anorexia and bulimia; asthma; Parkinson's disease; both acute and congestive heart failure; hypotension; hypertension; urinary retention; osteoporosis; angina pectoris; myocardial infarction; ulcers; allergies; benign prostatic hypertrophy and psychotic and neurological disorders, including anxiety, schizophrenia, manic depression, delirium, dementia or severe mental retardation, and dyskinesias, such as Huntington's disease or Gilles dela Tourett's syndrome; among others,.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2001
    Publication date: March 28, 2002
    Inventors: Robert S. Ames, Henry M. Sarau, James J. Foley, Derk J. Bergsma, Catherine E. Ellis, Jon K. Chambers
  • Patent number: 6309854
    Abstract: Polypeptides of HFGAN72 receptor ligands and polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides are provided. Methods of using these polypeptides to diagnose diseases relating to the under- or over-expression of HFGAN72 receptor ligands are also provided. In addition, methods of identifying agonists or antagonists of the interaction of HFGAN72 receptor ligands with the HFGAN72 receptor are provided. Methods of treatment by administering the identified agonists or antagonists to patients in need thereof are further disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2001
    Assignees: Smithkline Beecham Corporation, Board of Regents The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Derk J. Bergsma, David P. Brooks, Miklos Gellai, Shelagh Wilson, Masashi Yanagisawa
  • Publication number: 20010034331
    Abstract: Human H218 polypeptides and polynucleotides and methods for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for utilizing Human H218 polypeptides and polynucleotides in therapy, and diagnostic assays for such.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2001
    Publication date: October 25, 2001
    Inventors: Derk J. Bergsma, Nabil Elshourbagy, Pamela Lane, Xiaotong Li, Jeffrey L. Mooney, Ping Tsui
  • Patent number: 6294364
    Abstract: Fatty Acid Synthase polypeptides and polynucleotides and methods for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for utilising Fatty Acid Synthase polypeptides and polynucleotides in therapy, and diagnostic assays for such.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2001
    Assignee: SmithKline Beecham Corporation
    Inventors: Derk J Bergsma, Conrad Chapman, Megan E Depiera, Catherine E Ellis, John Lonsdale, Jeffrey L Mooney
  • Publication number: 20010016319
    Abstract: HNHCI32 polypeptides and polynucleotides and methods for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for utilizing HNHCI32 polypeptides and polynucleotides in the design of protocols for the treatment of infections such as bacterial, fungal, protozoan and viral infections, particularly infections caused by HIV-1 or HIV-2; pain; cancers; anorexia; bulimia; asthma; Parkinson's disease; acute heart failure; hypotension; hypertension; urinary retention; osteoporosis; angina pectoris; myocardial infarction; ulcers; asthma; allergies; benign prostatic hypertrophy; and psychotic and neurological disorders, including anxiety, schizophrenia, manic depression, delirium, dementia, severe mental retardation and dyskinesias, such as Huntington's disease or Gilles dela Tourett's syndrome, among others and diagnostic assays for such conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2000
    Publication date: August 23, 2001
    Inventors: Usman Shabon, Derk J. Bergsma, Ganesh M. Sathe
  • Patent number: 6277960
    Abstract: HNFDY20 polypeptides and polynucleotides and methods for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for utilizing HNFDY20 polypeptides and polynucleotides in the design of protocols for the treatment of infections such as bacterial, fungal, protozoan and viral infections, particularly infections caused by HIV-1 or HIV-2; pain; cancers; anorexia; bulimia; asthma; Parkinson's disease; acute heart failure; hypotension; hypertension; urinary retention; osteoporosis; angina pectoris; myocardial infarction; ulcers; asthma; allergies; benign prostatic hypertrophy; and psychotic and neurological disorders, including anxiety, schizophrenia, manic depression, delirium, dementia, severe mental retardation and dyskinesias, such as Huntington's disease or Gilles dela Tourett's syndrome, among others and diagnostic assays for such conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2001
    Assignee: SmithKline Beecham Corporation
    Inventors: Derk J. Bergsma, Ganesh M. Sathe, Wendy S. Fuetterer, Joyce Y. Mao
  • Patent number: 6245550
    Abstract: EF-7 polypeptides and polynucleotides and methods for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for utilizing EF-7 polypeptides and polynucleotides in therapy, and diagnostic assays for such.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2001
    Assignee: SmithKline Beecham Corporation
    Inventors: Sherin S Abdel-Meguid, Rajeev Aurora, Derk J Bergsma, Catherine E Ellis, Stephanie F Guerrera, Preston Hensley, Jeffrey L Mooney, George D Rose, Peter R Young, Yuan Zhu
  • Patent number: RE40988
    Abstract: Polypeptides of HFGAN72 receptor ligands and polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides are provided. Methods of using these polypeptides to diagnose diseases relating to the under- or over-expression of HFGAN72 receptor ligands are also provided. In addition, methods of identifying agonists or antagonists of the interaction of HFGAN72 receptor ligands with the HFGAN72 receptor are provided. Methods of treatment by administering the identified agonists or antagonists to patients in need thereof are further disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Assignees: SmithKline Beecham Corporation, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas
    Inventors: Derk J. Bergsma, Masahi Yanigasawa