Patents by Inventor Lynette A. Fouser

Lynette A. Fouser 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: 7585646
    Abstract: Novel human GIL-19/AE289 protein is disclosed which shows a high degree of homology to interleukin-10 (IL-10). Polynucleotides encoding such protein are also enclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2009
    Assignee: Genetics Institute, LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth Jacobs, Lynette Fouser, Vikki Spaulding, Dejun Xuan
  • Patent number: 7459533
    Abstract: Novel human GIL-19/AE289 protein is disclosed which shows a high degree of homology to interleukin-10 (IL-10). Polynucleotides encoding such protein are also enclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Assignee: Genetics Institute, LLC.
    Inventors: Kenneth Jacobs, Lynette Fouser, Vikki Spaulding, Dejun Xuan
  • Publication number: 20080031882
    Abstract: The present application provides methods of modulating immune responses by using IL-22 in combination with at least one of IL-17A, IL-17F, or IL-23 or by using an IL-22 antagonist, such as an antibody or a soluble receptor or a binding protein, in combination with an antagonist of at least one of IL-17A, IL-17F, or IL-23
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2007
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Inventors: Spencer Liang, Lynette Fouser, Margot O'Toole
  • Patent number: 7307161
    Abstract: Novel human GIL-19/AE289 protein is disclosed which shows a high degree of homology to interleukin-10 (IL-10). Polynucleotides encoding such protein are also enclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Assignee: Genetics Institute, LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth Jacobs, Lynette Fouser, Vikki Spaulding, Dejun Xuan
  • Publication number: 20070258982
    Abstract: The present application provides human antibodies and antigen binding fragments thereof that specifically bind to the human interleukin-22 (IL-22) and methods of using those antibodies, for example, in diagnosing, treating or preventing inflammatory disorders, autoimmune diseases, allergies, septic shock, infectious disorders, transplant rejection, cancer, and other immune system disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2007
    Publication date: November 8, 2007
    Inventors: Lynette Fouser, Martin Hegen, Deborah Luxenberg, Margot O'Toole
  • Publication number: 20070243589
    Abstract: The present application provides human antibodies and antigen binding fragments thereof that specifically bind to the human interleukin-22 (IL-22). The antibodies can act as antagonists of IL-22 activity, thereby modulating immune responses in general, and those mediated by IL-22 in particular. The disclosed compositions and methods may be used for example, in diagnosing, treating or preventing inflammatory disorders, autoimmune diseases, allergies, septic shock, infectious disorders, transplant rejection, cancer, and other immune system disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2007
    Publication date: October 18, 2007
    Inventors: Davinder Gill, Jing Li, Geertruida Veldman, Lynette Fouser, Viia Valge-Archer, David Lowe, Caroline Russell, Suzanne Cohen, Albert Thom, Ralph Minter
  • Patent number: 7279559
    Abstract: Inhibitors of IL-22 are disclosed as well as pharmaceutical compositions and methods of using same. The inhibitors include IL-22 antibodies and are useful for treating inflammatory disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2007
    Assignee: Genetics Institute, LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth Jacobs, Debra D. Pittman, Lynette Fouser, Vikki Spaulding, Dejun Xuan
  • Publication number: 20070196370
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel isolated CRF2-12 polynucleotides and polypeptides encoded by the CRF2-12 polynucleotides. Also provided are the antibodies that immunospecifically bind to a CRF2-12 polypeptide or any derivative (including fusion derivative), variant, mutant or fragment of the CRF2-12 polypeptide, polynucleotide or antibody. The invention additionally provides methods in which the CRF2-12 polypeptide, polynucleotide and antibody are utilized in the detection and treatment of a broad range of pathological states, as well as to other uses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2007
    Publication date: August 23, 2007
    Inventors: Lynette Fouser, Wei Liu, Bijia Deng
  • Patent number: 7176180
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel isolated CRF2-12 polynucleotides and polypeptides encoded by the CRF2-12 polynucleotides. Also provided are the antibodies that immunospecifically bind to a CRF2-12 polypeptide or any derivative (including fusion derivative), variant, mutant or fragment of the CRF2-12 polypeptide, polynucleotide or antibody. The invention additionally provides methods in which the CRF2-12 polypeptide, polynucleotide and antibody are utilized in the detection and treatment of a broad range of pathological states, as well as to other uses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
    Assignee: Wyeth
    Inventors: Lynette Fouser, Wei Liu, Bijia Deng
  • Publication number: 20050238648
    Abstract: Inhibitors of IL-22 are disclosed as well as pharmaceutical compositions and methods of using same. The inhibitors include IL-22 antibodies and are useful for treating inflammatory disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2005
    Publication date: October 27, 2005
    Inventors: Kenneth Jacobs, Debra Pittman, Lynette Fouser, Vikki Spaulding, Dejun Xuan
  • Patent number: 6939545
    Abstract: Inhibitors of IL-22 are disclosed as well as pharmaceutical compositions and methods of using same. The inhibitors include IL-22 antibodies and are useful for treating inflammatory disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2005
    Assignee: Genetics Institute, LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth Jacobs, Debra D. Pittman, Lynette Fouser, Vikki Spaulding, Dejun Xuan
  • Publication number: 20050158760
    Abstract: Novel human GIL-19/AE289 protein is disclosed which shows a high degree of homology to interleukin-10 (IL-10). Polynucleotides encoding such protein are also enclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2004
    Publication date: July 21, 2005
    Inventors: Kenneth Jacobs, Lynette Fouser, Vikki Spaulding, Dejun Xuan
  • Publication number: 20050153400
    Abstract: Novel human GIL-19/AE289 protein is disclosed which shows a high degree of homology to interleukin-10 (IL-10). Polynucleotides encoding such protein are also enclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2004
    Publication date: July 14, 2005
    Inventors: Kenneth Jacobs, Lynette Fouser, Vikki Spaulding, Dejun Xuan
  • Publication number: 20050042220
    Abstract: Antibodies and antigen-binding fragments thereof that bind interleukin-22 (IL-22), in particular, human IL-22, and their uses in regulating IL-22-associated immune responses are disclosed. The antibodies disclosed herein are useful in diagnosing, preventing, or treating IL-22-associated immune disorders, e.g., autoimmune disorders (e.g., arthritis).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2004
    Publication date: February 24, 2005
    Applicant: Genetics Institute, LLC
    Inventors: Jing Li, Xiang-Yang Tan, Kathleen Tomkinson, Debra Pittman, Geertruida Veldman, Lynette Fouser
  • Publication number: 20030180752
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel isolated CRF2-13 polynucleotides and polypeptides encoded by the CRF2-13 polynucleotides. Also provided are the antibodies that immunospecifically bind to a CRF2-13 polypeptide or any derivative (including fusion derivative), variant, mutant or fragment of the CRF2-13 polypeptide, polynucleotide or antibody. The invention additionally provides methods in which the CRF2-13 polypeptide, polynucleotide and antibody are utilized in the detection and treatment of a broad range of pathological states, as well as to other uses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2002
    Publication date: September 25, 2003
    Inventors: Wei Liu, Lynette Fouser, Vikki Spaulding
  • Publication number: 20030170839
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel isolated CRF2-12 polynucleotides and polypeptides encoded by the CRF2-12 polynucleotides. Also provided are the antibodies that immunospecifically bind to a CRF2-12 polypeptide or any derivative (including fusion derivative), variant, mutant or fragment of the CRF2-12 polypeptide, polynucleotide or antibody. The invention additionally provides methods in which the CRF2-12 polypeptide, polynucleotide and antibody are utilized in the detection and treatment of a broad range of pathological states, as well as to other uses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2002
    Publication date: September 11, 2003
    Inventors: Lynette Fouser, Wei Liu, Bijia Deng
  • Publication number: 20030157106
    Abstract: Inhibitors of IL-22 are disclosed as well as pharmaceutical compositions and methods of using same. The inhibitors include IL-22 antibodies and are useful for treating inflammatory disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2002
    Publication date: August 21, 2003
    Applicant: Wyeth
    Inventors: Kenneth Jacobs, Debra D. Pittman, Lynette Fouser, Vikki Spaulding, Dejun Xuan
  • Publication number: 20030099649
    Abstract: Inhibitors of IL-22 are disclosed as well as pharmaceutical compositions and methods of using same. The inhibitors include IL-22 antibodies and are useful for treating inflammatory disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2002
    Publication date: May 29, 2003
    Inventors: Kenneth Jacobs, Debra D. Pittman, Lynette Fouser, Vikki Spaulding, Dejun Xuan