Patents by Inventor Melinda A. Borrello

Melinda A. Borrello 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: 7910551
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel human gene that is differentially expressed in human carcinoma. More specifically, the present invention relates to methods of treating or preventing a disorder in a subject. The invention further relates to uses of C35 polypeptides in immunogenic compositions or vaccines, to induce antibody or T cell-mediated immunity against target cells, such as tumor cells, that express the C35 gene. The present invention further relates to use of C35 polypeptides in diagnosing a pathological condition or susceptibility to a pathological condition in a subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Assignee: University of Rochester
    Inventors: Maurice Zauderer, Elizabeth E. Evans, Melinda A. Borrello
  • Publication number: 20090312263
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel human gene that is differentially expressed in human carcinoma. More specifically, the present invention relates to methods of treating or preventing a disorder in a subject. The invention further relates to uses of C35 polypeptides in immunogenic compositions or vaccines, to induce antibody or T cell-mediated immunity against target cells, such as tumor cells, that express the C35 gene. The present invention further relates to use of C35 polypeptides in diagnosing a pathological condition or susceptibility to a pathological condition in a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2009
    Publication date: December 17, 2009
    Inventors: Maurice Zauderer, Elizabeth E. Evans, Melinda A. Borrello
  • Publication number: 20080089886
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel human gene that is differentially expressed in human carcinoma. More specifically, the present invention relates to a polynucleotide encoding a novel human polypeptide named C35 that is overexpressed in human breast and bladder carcinoma. This invention also relates to C35 polypeptide, in particular C35 peptide epitopes and C35 peptide epitope analogs, as well as vectors, host cells, antibodies directed to C35 polypeptides, and the recombinant methods for producing the same. The present invention further relates to diagnostic methods for detecting carcinomas, including human breast carcinomas. The present invention further relates to the formulation and use of the C35 gene and polypeptides, in particular C35 peptide epitopes and C35 peptide epitope analogs, in immunogenic compositions or vaccines, to induce antibody or cell-mediated immunity against target cells, such as tumor cells, that express the C35 gene.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2007
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Applicant: University of Rochester
    Inventors: Maurice Zauderer, Elizabeth Evans, Melinda Borrello
  • Patent number: 7268207
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel human gene that is differentially expressed in human carcinoma. More specifically, the present invention relates to a polynucleotide encoding a novel human polypeptide named C35 that is overexpressed in human breast and bladder carcinoma. This invention also relates to C35 polypeptides, as well as vectors, host cells, antibodies directed to C35 polypeptides, and the recombinant methods for producing the same. The present invention further relates to diagnostic methods for detecting carcinomas, including human breast carcinomas. The present invention further relates to the formulation and use of the C35 gene and polypeptides in immunogenic compositions or vaccines, to induce antibody or cell-mediated immunity against target cells, such as tumor cells, that express the C35 gene. The invention further relates to screening methods for identifying agonists and antagonists of C35 activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2007
    Assignee: University of Rochester
    Inventors: Maurice Zauderer, Elizabeth E. Evans, Melinda A. Borrello
  • Publication number: 20070081942
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to antibodies or antigen binding fragments thereof that specifically bind to the cancer specific antigen, C35. This invention also relates to a polynucleotide encoding the antibody or antigen binding fragment thereof as well as vectors and host cells comprising the polynucleotide. The present invention further relates to a composition comprising the antibody or antigen binding fragment thereof or further comprising a chemotherapeutic agent, specifically taxol. The invention is also directed to therapeutic and diagnostic methods of using antibodies against C35, preferably more than one anti-C35 antibody in combination with a chemotherapeutic agent, to treat C35 associated cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2006
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Applicant: University of Rochester
    Inventors: Maurice Zauderer, Elizabeth Evans, Melinda Borrello
  • Publication number: 20040063907
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel human gene that is differentially expressed in human carcinoma. More specifically, the present invention relates to a polynucleotide encoding a novel human polypeptide named C35 that is overexpressed in human breast and bladder carcinoma. This invention also relates to C35 polypeptide, in particular C35 peptide epitopes and C35 peptide epitope analogs, as well as vectors, host cells, antibodies directed to C35 polypeptides, and the recombinant methods for producing the same. The present invention further relates to diagnostic methods for detecting carcinomas, including human breast carcinomas. The present invention further relates to the formulation and use of the C35 gene and polypeptides, in particular C35 peptide epitopes and C35 peptide epitope analogs, in immunogenic compositions or vaccines, to induce antibody or cell-mediated immunity against target cells, such as tumor cells, that express the C35 gene.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2003
    Publication date: April 1, 2004
    Inventors: Maurice Zauderer, Elizabeth E. Evans, Melinda A. Borrello
  • Publication number: 20020155447
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel human gene that is differentially expressed in human carcinoma. More specifically, the present invention relates to a polynucleotide encoding a novel human polypeptide named C35 that is overexpressed in human breast and bladder carcinoma. This invention also relates to C35 polypeptides, as well as vectors, host cells, antibodies directed to C35 polypeptides, and the recombinant methods for producing the same. The present invention further relates to diagnostic methods for detecting carcinomas, including human breast carcinomas. The present invention further relates to the formulation and use of the C35 gene and polypeptides in immunogenic compositions or vaccines, to induce antibody or cell-mediated immunity against target cells, such as tumor cells, that express the C35 gene. The invention further relates to screening methods for identifying agonists and antagonists of C35 activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2001
    Publication date: October 24, 2002
    Inventors: Maurice Zauderer, Elizabeth E. Evans, Melinda A. Borrello