Patents by Inventor Lex M. Cowsert

Lex M. Cowsert 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: 6451602
    Abstract: Antisense compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression of human PARP. The compositions comprise antisense compounds, particularly antisense oligonucleotides, targeted to nucleic acids encoding human PARP. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of human PARP expression and for treatment of diseases associated with expression of human PARP are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2002
    Assignee: ISIS Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Ian Popoff, Lex M. Cowsert
  • Patent number: 6426220
    Abstract: Antisense compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression of calreticulin. The compositions comprise antisense compounds, particularly antisense oligonucleotides, targeted to nucleic acids encoding calreticulin. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of calreticulin expression and for treatment of diseases associated with expression of calreticulin are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2002
    Assignee: ISIS Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: C. Frank Bennett, Lex M. Cowsert
  • Patent number: 6426221
    Abstract: Antisense compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression of RIP2. The compositions comprise antisense compounds, particularly antisense oligonucleotides, targeted to nucleic acids encoding RIP2. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of RIP2 expression and for treatment of diseases associated with expression of RIP2 are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2002
    Assignee: Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Donna T. Ward, Lex M. Cowsert
  • Patent number: 6423543
    Abstract: Antisense compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression of hepsin. The compositions comprise antisense compounds, particularly antisense oligonucleotides, targeted to nucleic acids encoding hepsin. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of hepsin expression and for treatment of diseases associated with expression of hepsin are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2002
    Assignee: ISIS Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick Allen Marcotte, Lex M. Cowsert
  • Patent number: 6410323
    Abstract: This invention provides compositions and methods for modulating expression of members of the human Rho gene family, which encode low molecular weight GTPases that act as molecular switches in signal transduction. In preferred embodiments, Rho family members include RhoA, RhoB, RhoC, RhoG, Rac1 and cdc42. This invention is also directed to methods for inhibiting hyperproliferation of cells; these methods can be used diagnostically or therapeutically. Furthermore, this invention is directed to treatment of conditions associated with expression of the human Rho family members, particularly in hyperproliferative disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2002
    Assignee: ISIS Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: M. Luisa Roberts, Lex M. Cowsert
  • Patent number: 6399297
    Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression of tumor necrosis factor receptor-associated factor (TRAF). Antisense compounds, particularly antisense oligonucleotides, targeted to nucleic acids encoding TRAF are preferred. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of TRAF expression and for treatment of diseases associated with expression of TRAF are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2002
    Assignee: ISIS Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Brenda F. Baker, Lex M. Cowsert, Brett P. Monia, Xaoxing S. Xu
  • Patent number: 6395544
    Abstract: Antisense compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression of BCAS1. The compositions comprise antisense compounds, particularly antisense oligonucleotides, targeted to nucleic acids encoding BCAS1. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of BCAS1 expression and for treatment of diseases associated with expression of BCAS1 are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2002
    Assignee: ISIS Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Lex M. Cowsert, Susan M. Freier
  • Patent number: 6395545
    Abstract: Antisense compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression of Inhibitor-kappa B Kinase-alpha. The compositions comprise antisense compounds, particularly antisense oligonucleotides, targeted to nucleic acids encoding Inhibitor-kappa B Kinase-alpha. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of Inhibitor-kappa B Kinase-alpha expression and for treatment of diseases associated with expression of Inhibitor-kappa B Kinase-alpha are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2002
    Assignee: Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Brett P. Monia, Lex M. Cowsert
  • Publication number: 20020058638
    Abstract: Antisense compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression of PTEN. The compositions comprise antisense compounds, particularly antisense oligonucleotides, targeted to nucleic acids encoding PTEN. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of PTEN expression and for treatment of diseases and conditions associated with expression of PTEN are provided. Such conditions include diabetes and hyperproliferative conditions. Methods for decreasing blood glucose levels, inhibiting PEPCK expression, decreasing blood insulin levels, decreasing insulin resistance, increasing insulin sensitivity, decreasing blood triglyceride levels or decreasing blood cholesterol levels in an animal using the compounds of the invention are also provided. The animal is preferably a human; also preferably the animal is a diabetic animal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2001
    Publication date: May 16, 2002
    Inventors: Brett P. Monia, Lex M. Cowsert, Robert McKay
  • Publication number: 20020055479
    Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression of PTP1B. The compositions comprise antisense compounds, particularly antisense oligonucleotides, targeted to nucleic acids encoding PTP1B. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of PTP1B expression and for treatment of diseases associated with expression of PTP1B are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2001
    Publication date: May 9, 2002
    Inventors: Lex M. Cowsert, Jacqueline Wyatt, Susan M. Freier, Brett P. Monia, Madeline M. Butler, Robert McKay
  • Patent number: 6383809
    Abstract: Antisense compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression of cytohesin-1. The compositions comprise antisense compounds, particularly antisense oligonucleotides, targeted to nucleic acids encoding cytohesin-1. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of cytohesin-1 expression and for treatment of diseases associated with expression of cytohesin-1 are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2002
    Assignee: ISIS Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: C. Frank Bennett, Lex M. Cowsert
  • Patent number: 6372492
    Abstract: Antisense compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression of Talin. The compositions comprise antisense compounds, particularly antisense oligonucleotides, targeted to nucleic acids encoding Talin. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of Talin expression and for treatment of diseases associated with expression of Talin are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2002
    Assignee: Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: C. Frank Bennett, Lex M. Cowsert
  • Patent number: 6355483
    Abstract: Antisense compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression of SRC-2. The compositions comprise antisense compounds, particularly antisense oligonucleotides, targeted to nucleic acids encoding SRC-2. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of SRC-2 expression and for treatment of diseases associated with expression of SRC-2 are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2002
    Assignee: ISIS Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: C. Frank Bennett, Lex M. Cowsert
  • Publication number: 20020028923
    Abstract: Interative, preferably computer based iterative processes for generating synthetic compounds with desired physical, chemical and/or bioactive properties, i.e., active compounds, are provided. During iterations of the processes, a target nucleic acid sequence is provided or selected, and a library of candidate nucleobase sequences is generated in silico according to defined criteria. A “virtual” oligonucleotide chemistry is chosen and a library of virtual oligonucleotide compounds having the selected nucleobase sequences is generated. These virtual compounds are reviewed and compounds predicted to have particular properties are selected. The selected compounds are robotically synthesized and are preferably robotically assayed for a desired physical, chemical or biological activity. Active compounds are thus generated and, at the same time, preferred sequences and regions of the target nucleic acid that are amenable to oligonucleotide or sequence-based modulation are identified.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 1998
    Publication date: March 7, 2002
    Inventors: LEX M. COWSERT, BRENDA F. BAKER, JOHN MCNEIL, SUSAN M. FREIER, HENRI M. SASMOR
  • Patent number: 6352858
    Abstract: Antisense compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression of BTAK. The compositions comprise antisense compounds, particularly antisense oligonucleotides, targeted to nucleic acids encoding BTAK. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of BTAK expression and for treatment of diseases associated with expression of BTAK are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2002
    Assignee: ISIS Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Lex M. Cowsert, Susan M. Freier
  • Patent number: 6346416
    Abstract: Antisense compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression of HPK/GCK-like kinase. The compositions comprise antisense compounds, particularly antisense oligonucleotides, targeted to nucleic acids encoding HPK/GCK-like kinase. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of HPK/GCK-like kinase expression and for treatment of diseases associated with expression of HPK/GCK-like kinase are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2002
    Assignee: ISIS Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas M. Dean, Lex M. Cowsert
  • Patent number: 6335194
    Abstract: Antisense compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression of Survivin. The compositions comprise antisense compounds, particularly antisense oligonucleotides, targeted to nucleic acids encoding Survivin. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of Survivin expression and for treatment of diseases associated with expression of Survivin are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2002
    Assignee: ISIS Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: C. Frank Bennett, Elizabeth J. Ackermann, Eric E. Swayze, Lex M. Cowsert
  • Patent number: 6306606
    Abstract: Antisense compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression of MP-1. The compositions comprise antisense compounds, particularly antisense oligonucleotides, targeted to nucleic acids encoding MP-1. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of MP-1 expression and for treatment of diseases associated with expression of MP-1 are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2001
    Assignees: ISIS Pharmaceuticals, Inc., University of Virginia
    Inventors: Michael J. Weber, Jacqueline Wyatt, Lex M. Cowsert
  • Patent number: 6303374
    Abstract: Antisense compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression of caspase 3. The compositions comprise antisense compounds, particularly antisense oligonucleotides, targeted to nucleic acids encoding caspase 3. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of caspase 3 expression and for treatment of diseases associated with expression of caspase 3 are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2001
    Assignee: Isis Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Hong Zhang, Lex M. Cowsert
  • Patent number: 6300132
    Abstract: Antisense compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression of Telomeric repeat binding factor 2. The compositions comprise antisense compounds, particularly antisense oligonucleotides, targeted to nucleic acids encoding Telomeric repeat binding factor 2. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of Telomeric repeat binding factor 2 expression and for treatment of diseases associated with expression of Telomeric repeat binding factor 2 are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2001
    Assignee: Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Brett P. Monia, Lex M. Cowsert