Patents by Inventor Manuel Baca

Manuel Baca 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: 7754213
    Abstract: High affinity antibody antagonists of human interleukin-13 receptor alpha 1 are disclosed. The antibody molecules are effective in the inhibition of IL-13R?1-mediated activities and, accordingly, present desirable antagonists for the use in the treatment of conditions associated with hIL-13R?1 activity. The present invention also discloses nucleic acid encoding said antibody molecules, vectors, host cells, and compositions comprising the antibody molecules. Methods of using the antibody molecules for inhibiting or antagonizing IL-13R?1-mediated activities are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignees: Merck & Co., Inc., CSL Limited
    Inventors: Andrew Donald Nash, Manuel Baca, Louis Jerry Fabri, Dennis Zaller, William R. Strohl, Zhiqiang An
  • Patent number: 7683213
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the production of acrylic acid from propane, in which a gas mixture comprising propane, water vapour and, optionally, an inert gas and/or molecular oxygen is passed over a catalyst, comprising a crystalline catalyst phase of formula (I) or (I?) TeaMolVbNbcOx (I) Sba Mol VbOy (I?), associated with a crystalline catalyst phase for activating the propane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignee: Arkema
    Inventors: Jean-Luc Dubois, Manuel Baca, Jean-Marc Millet
  • Publication number: 20090202533
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for the treatment or prophylaxis of T-helper type 2 (Th2)-mediated disorders using antagonists of IL-11.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2008
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Applicants: CSL Limited, Yale University
    Inventors: Manuel BACA, Andrew Donald NASH, Jack A. Elias
  • Publication number: 20090191148
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the treatment of an interleukin-11 (IL-11)-mediated condition. More particularly, the present invention provides the use of modified forms of IL-11 which modulate IL-11 signaling in the treatment of IL-11-mediated conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2008
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Applicant: CSL LIMITED
    Inventor: Manuel BACA
  • Patent number: 7517959
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the identification of a PEST motif in Suppressor of Cytokine Signalling (SOCS) proteins, the deletion/inactivation of which has been found to increase the stability of the protein whilst maintaining at least one biological activity of the protein. Such SOCS proteins with deleted/inactivated PEST motifs can be used in gene and protein therapy procedures to provide a more stable SOCS protein when compared to the native protein. The present invention also relates to the characterization of the structure of SOCS proteins, and methods of using this structural information to identify compounds which modulate the activity of SOCS.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2009
    Assignee: Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research
    Inventors: Raymond Stanley Norton, Jeffrey James Babon, Sandra Elaine Nicholson, Nicos Anthony Nicola, Edward James McManus, Manuel Baca, Shenggen Yao
  • Publication number: 20080260729
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of cancer therapy and prophylaxis. More particularly, the present invention provides growth factor antagonists which inhibit the growth of cancers including tumors and pre-cancerous tissue. Even more particularly, the present invention is directed to antagonists of vascular endothelial growth factor-B and their use to inhibit the growth of cancer including tumor tissue and pre-cancerous tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2005
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Applicant: Amrad Operations Pty. Ltd
    Inventors: Andrew Nash, Felicity Meredith Dunlop, Manuel Baca, Louis Jerry Fabri, Pierre David Scotney
  • Publication number: 20080226629
    Abstract: Humanized and variant anti-VEGF antibodies and various uses therefor are disclosed. The anti-VEGF antibodies have strong binding affinities for VEGF; inhibit VEGF-induced proliferation of endothelial cells in vitro; and inhibit tumor growth in vivo.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2008
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Applicant: Genentech, Inc.
    Inventors: Manuel Baca, James A. Wells, Leonard G. Presta, Henry B. Lowman, Yvonne Man-yee Chen
  • Publication number: 20080187534
    Abstract: Humanized and variant anti-VEGF antibodies and various uses therefor are disclosed. The anti-VEGF antibodies have strong binding affinities for VEGF; inhibit VEGF-induced proliferation of endothelial cells in vitro; and inhibit tumor growth in vivo.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2008
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Applicant: Genentech, Inc.
    Inventors: Manuel Baca, James A. Wells, Leonard G. Presta, Henry B. Lowman, Yvonne Man-Yee Chen
  • Publication number: 20080166343
    Abstract: High affinity antibody antagonists of human interleukin-13 receptor alpha 1 are disclosed. The antibody molecules are effective in the inhibition of IL-13R?1-mediated activities and, accordingly, present desirable antagonists for the use in the treatment of conditions associated with hIL-13R?1 activity. The present invention also discloses nucleic acid encoding said antibody molecules, vectors, host cells, and compositions comprising the antibody molecules. Methods of using the antibody molecules for inhibiting or antagonizing IL-13R?1-mediated activities are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2007
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Inventors: Andrew Donald Nash, Manuel Baca, Louis Jerry Fabri, Dennis Zaller, William R. Strohl, Zhiqiang An
  • Patent number: 7375193
    Abstract: Humanized and variant anti-VEGF antibodies and various uses therefor are disclosed. The anti-VEGF antibodies have strong binding affinities for VEGF; inhibit VEGF-induced proliferation of endothelial cells in vitro; and inhibit tumor growth in vivo.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Assignee: Genentech, Inc.
    Inventors: Manuel Baca, James A. Wells, Leonard G. Presta, Henry B. Lowman, Yvonne Man-Yee Chen
  • Patent number: 7365166
    Abstract: Humanized and variant anti-VEGF antibodies and various uses therefor are disclosed. The anti-VEGF antibodies have strong binding affinities for VEGF; inhibit VEGF-induced proliferation of endothelial cells in vitro; and inhibit tumor growth in vivo.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2008
    Assignee: Genentech, Inc.
    Inventors: Manuel Baca, James A. Wells, Leonard G. Presta, Henry B. Lowman, Yvonne Man-Yee Chen
  • Publication number: 20080057517
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a method for regulating cytokine signalling and agents useful for same. The method of the present invention is predicated in part on the identification of the molecular target of suppressor of cytokine signalling (SOCS) interaction in controlling cytokine signalling. The identification of the molecular target permits the development of assays to screen for a range of agonists and antagonists useful in modulating cytokine function. The present invention further provides, therefore, screening assays and more particularly high through-put screening assays for agonists and antagonists of SOCS-receptor interaction. Such agonists and antagonists are useful in the manufacture of medicaments for controlling cytokine signalling. Control of cytokine signalling is important for the treatment of a range of conditions including cancer, inflammatory conditions, immunological disorders and any other conditions involving aberrations of signal transduction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2007
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Applicant: The Walter and Eliza Institute of Medical Research
    Inventors: Sandra Nicholson, Manuel Baca, Nicos Nicola, Douglas Hilton, Jian Zhang, Louis Fabri, Andrew Nash
  • Patent number: 7297334
    Abstract: Humanized and variant anti-VEGF antibodies and various uses therefor are disclosed. The anti-VEGF antibodies have strong binding affinities for VEGF; inhibit VEGF-induced proliferation of endothelial cells in vitro; and inhibit tumor growth in vivo.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: Genentech, Inc.
    Inventors: Manuel Baca, James A. Wells, Leonard G. Presta, Henry B. Lowman, Yvonne Man-yee Chen
  • Publication number: 20070248610
    Abstract: Humanized and variant anti-VEGF antibodies and various uses therefor are disclosed. The anti-VEGF antibodies have strong binding affinities for VEGF; inhibit VEGF-induced proliferation of endothelial cells in vitro; and inhibit tumor growth in vivo.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2006
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Applicant: Genentech, Inc.
    Inventors: Manuel Baca, James Wells, Leonard Presta, Henry Lowman, Yvonne Chen
  • Publication number: 20070196374
    Abstract: Humanized and variant anti-VEGF antibodies and various uses therefor are disclosed. The anti-VEGF antibodies have strong binding affinities for VEGF; inhibit VEGF-induced proliferation of endothelial cells in vitro; and inhibit tumor growth in vivo.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2006
    Publication date: August 23, 2007
    Inventors: Manuel Baca, James Wells, Leonard Presta, Henry Lowman, Yvonne Chen
  • Patent number: 7256007
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a method for regulating cytokine signaling and agents useful for same. The method of the present invention is predicated in part on the identification of the molecular target of suppressor of cytokine signaling (SOCS) interaction in controlling cytokine signaling. The identification of the molecular target permits the development of assays to screen for a range of agonists and antagonists useful in modulating cytokine function. The present invention further provides, therefore, screening assays and more particularly high through-put screening assays for agonists and antagonists of SOCS-receptor interaction. Such agonists and antagonists are useful in the manufacture of medicaments for controlling cytokine signaling. Control of cytokine signaling is important for the treatment of a range of conditions including cancer, inflammatory conditions, immunological disorders and any other conditions involving aberrations of signal transduction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Assignee: The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research
    Inventors: Sandra Elaine Nicholson, Manuel Baca, Nicos A. Nicola, Douglas Hilton, Jian Guo Zhang, Louis Fabri, Andrew Nash
  • Publication number: 20070179089
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the identification of a PEST motif in Suppressor of Cytokine Signalling (SOCS) proteins, the deletion/inactivation of which has been found to increase the stability of the protein whilst maintaining at least one biological activity of the protein. Such SOCS proteins with deleted/inactivated PEST motifs can be used in gene and protein therapy procedures to provide a more stable SOCS protein when compared to the native protein. The present invention also relates to the characterization of the structure of SOCS proteins, and methods of using this structural information to identify compounds which modulate the activity of SOCS.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2006
    Publication date: August 2, 2007
    Inventors: Raymond Norton, Jeffrey Babon, Sandra Nicholson, Nicos Nicola, Edward McManus, Manuel Baca, Shenggen Yao
  • Publication number: 20070059312
    Abstract: Humanized and variant anti-VEGF antibodies and various uses therefor are disclosed. The anti-VEGF antibodies have strong binding affinities for VEGF; inhibit VEGF-induced proliferation of endothelial cells in vitro; and inhibit tumor growth in vivo.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2006
    Publication date: March 15, 2007
    Applicant: Genentech, Inc.
    Inventors: Manuel Baca, James Wells, Leonard Presta, Henry Lowman, Yvonne Chen
  • Publication number: 20070059302
    Abstract: Humanized and variant anti-VEGF antibodies and various uses therefor are disclosed. The anti-VEGF antibodies have strong binding affinities for VEGF; inhibit VEGF-induced proliferation of endothelial cells in vitro; and inhibit tumor growth in vivo.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2006
    Publication date: March 15, 2007
    Applicant: Genentech, Inc.
    Inventors: Manuel Baca, James Wells, Leonard Presta, Henry Lowman, Yvonne Chen
  • Patent number: 7169901
    Abstract: Humanized and variant anti-VEGF antibodies and various uses therefor are disclosed. The anti-VEGF antibodies have strong binding affinities for VEGF; inhibit VEGF-induced proliferation of endothelial cells in vitro; and inhibit tumor growth in vivo.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2007
    Assignee: Genentech, Inc.
    Inventors: Manuel Baca, James A. Wells, Leonard G. Presta, Henry B. Lowman, Yvonne Man-yee Chen