Patents by Inventor Napoleone Ferrara

Napoleone Ferrara 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).

  • Secreted and transmembrane polypeptides and nucleic acids encoding the same
    Publication number: 20060246540
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel polypeptides and to nucleic acid molecules encoding those polypeptides. Also provided herein are vectors and host cells comprising those nucleic acid sequences, chimeric polypeptide molecules comprising the polypeptides of the present invention fused to heterologous polypeptide sequences, antibodies which bind to the polypeptides of the present invention and to methods for producing the polypeptides of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2005
    Publication date: November 2, 2006
    Inventors: Avi Ashkenazi, Kevin Baker, David Botstein, Luc Desnoyers, Dan Eaton, Napoleone Ferrara, Sherman Fong, Wei-Qiang Gao, Hanspeter Gerber, Mary Gerritsen, Audrey Goddard, Paul Godowski, Austin Gurney, Ivar Kljavin, Jennie Mather, Mary Napier, James Pan, Nicholas Paoni, Margaret Roy, Timothy Stewart, Daniel Tumas, Colin Watanabe, P. Williams, William Wood, Zemin Zhang
  • Secreted and transmembrane polypeptides and nucleic acids encoding the same
    Patent number: 7122631
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel polypeptides and to nucleic acid molecules encoding those polypeptides. Also provided herein are vectors and host cells comprising those nucleic acid sequences, chimeric polypeptide molecules comprising the polypeptides of the present invention fused to heterologous polypeptide sequences, antibodies which bind to the polypeptides of the present invention and to methods for producing the polypeptides of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Assignee: Genentech, Inc.
    Inventors: Napoleone Ferrara, Audrey Goddard, Paul J. Godowski, Austin L. Gurney, William I. Wood
  • Compositions with hematopoietic and immune activity
    Publication number: 20060217301
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods of using Bv8 and EG-VEGF polypeptides and nucleic acids to promote hemtopoiesis. Also provided herein are methods of screening for modulators of Bv8 and EG-VEGF activity. Furthermore, methods of treatment using Bv8 and EG-VEGF polypeptides or Bv8 and EG-VEGF antagonists are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2004
    Publication date: September 28, 2006
    Applicant: GENENTECH, INC.
    Inventors: Napoleone Ferrara, Jennifer Lecouter
  • Angiogenesis using hepatocyte growth factor
    Publication number: 20060211612
    Abstract: Methods for enhancing angiogenesis in a mammal using hepatocyte growth factor (“HGF”) are provided. In the methods, HGF can be administered to mammals suffering from, for instance, vascular insufficiency or arterial occlusive disease. Articles of manufacture and kits containing HGF are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2005
    Publication date: September 21, 2006
    Inventors: Napoleone Ferrara, Jeffrey Isner, Ralph Schwall
  • Bv8 nucleic acids and polypeptides with mitogenic activity
    Publication number: 20060204510
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods of using Bv8 polypeptides to induce endothelial cell proliferation and to enhance endothelial cell survival. Also provided herein are methods of screening for modulators of Bv8 activity. Furthermore, methods of treatment using Bv8 polypeptides are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2006
    Publication date: September 14, 2006
    Applicant: Genentech, Inc.
    Inventors: Napoleone Ferrara, Jennifer Le Couter
  • Secreted and transmembrane polypeptides and nucleic acids encoding the same
    Patent number: 7101984
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel polypeptides and to nucleic acid molecules encoding those polypeptides. Also provided herein are vectors and host cells comprising those nucleic acid sequences, chimeric polypeptide molecules comprising the polypeptides of the present invention fused to heterologous polypeptide sequences, antibodies which bind to the polypeptides of the present invention and to methods for producing the polypeptides of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2006
    Assignee: Genentech, Inc.
    Inventors: David Botstein, Luc Desnoyers, Napoleone Ferrara, Sherman Fong, Wei-Qiang Gao, Audrey Goddard, Austin L. Gurney, James Pan, Margaret Ann Roy, Timothy A. Stewart, Daniel Tumas, Colin K. Watanabe, William I. Wood
  • Vascular endothelial cell growth factor antagonists
    Publication number: 20060193862
    Abstract: The present invention provides human vascular endothelial cell growth factor (hVEGF) antagonists, including monoclonal antibodies, hVEGF receptors, and hVEGF variants that are useful for the treatment of age-related macular degeneration, and other diseases and disorders characterzied by undesirable or excessive neovascularization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2006
    Publication date: August 31, 2006
    Inventors: Napoleone Ferrara, Kyung Kim
  • Secreted and transmembrane polypeptides and nucleic acids encoding the same
    Patent number: 7098312
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel polypeptides and to nucleic acid molecules encoding those polypeptides. Also provided herein are vectors and host cells comprising those nucleic acid sequences, chimeric polypeptide molecules comprising the polypeptides of the present invention fused to heterologous polypeptide sequences, antibodies which bind to the polypeptides of the present invention and to methods for producing the polypeptides of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2006
    Assignee: Genetech, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin P. Baker, David Botstein, Luc Desnoyers, Dan L. Eaton, Napoleone Ferrara, Sherman Fong, Wei-Qiang Gao, Audrey Goddard, Paul J. Godowski, J. Christopher Grimaldi, Austin L. Gurney, Kenneth J. Hillan, James Pan, Nicholas F. Paoni, Margaret Ann Roy, Victoria Smith, Timothy A. Stewart, Daniel Tumas, Colin K. Watanabe, P. Mickey Williams, William I. Wood
  • Secreted and transmembrane polypeptides and nucleic acids encoding the same
    Patent number: 7094567
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel polypeptides and to nucleic acid molecules encoding those polypeptides. Also provided herein are vectors and host cells comprising those nucleic acid sequences, chimeric polypeptide molecules comprising the polypeptides of the present invention fused to heterologous polypeptide sequences, antibodies which bind to the polypeptides of the present invention and to methods for producing the polypeptides of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2006
    Assignee: Genentech, Inc.
    Inventors: Avi Ashkenazi, David Botstein, Luc Desnoyers, Dan L. Eaton, Napoleone Ferrara, Ellen Filvaroff, Sherman Fong, Wei-Giang Gao, Hanspeter Gerber, Mary E. Gerritsen, Audrey Goddard, Paul J. Godowski, J. Christopher Grimaldi, Austin L. Gurney, Kenneth J. Hillan, Ivar J. Kljavin, Jennie P. Mather, James Pan, Nicholas F. Paoni, Margaret Ann Roy, Timothy A. Stewart, Daniel Tumas, P. Mickey Williams, William I. Wood
  • Secreted and transmembrane polypeptides nucleic acid encoding
    Patent number: 7074592
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel polypeptides and to nucleic acid molecules encoding those polypeptides. Also provided herein are vectors and host cells comprising those nucleic acid sequences, chimeric polypeptide molecules comprising the polypeptides of the present invention fused to heterologous polypeptide sequences, antibodies which bind to the polypeptides of the present invention and to methods for producing the polypeptides of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2006
    Assignee: Genetech, Inc.
    Inventors: Avi Ashkenazi, David Botstein, Luc Desnoyers, Dan L. Eaton, Napoleone Ferrara, Ellen Filvaroff, Sherman Fong, Wei-Qiang Gao, Hanspeter Gerber, Mary E. Gerritsen, Audrey Goddard, Paul J. Godowski, J. Christopher Grimaldi, Austin Gurney, Kenneth J. Hillan, Ivar J. Kljavin, Jenni P. Mather, James Pan, Nicholas F. Paoni, Margaret Ann Roy, Timothy A. Stewart, Daniel Tumas, P. Mickey Williams, William I. Wood
  • PRO211 polypeptides
    Publication number: 20060149038
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel polypeptides and to nucleic acid molecules encoding those polypeptides. Also provided herein are vectors and host cells comprising those nucleic acid sequences, chimeric polypeptide molecules comprising the polypeptides of the present invention fused to heterologous polypeptide sequences, antibodies which bind to the polypeptides of the present invention and to methods for producing the polypeptides of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2006
    Publication date: July 6, 2006
    Inventors: Audrey Goddard, Austin Gurney, Paul Godowski, William Wood, Napoleone Ferrara
  • Secreted and transmembrane polypeptides and nucleic acids encoding the same
    Patent number: 7070955
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel polypeptides and to nucleic acid molecules encoding those polypeptides. Also provided herein are vectors and host cells comprising those nucleic acid sequences, chimeric polypeptide molecules comprising the polypeptides of the present invention fused to heterologous polypeptide sequences, antibodies which bind to the polypeptides of the present invention and to methods for producing the polypeptides of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2006
    Assignee: Genentech, Inc.
    Inventors: Avi J. Ashkenazi, Kevin P. Baker, David Botstein, Luc Desnoyers, Dan L. Eaton, Napoleone Ferrara, Sherman Fong, Hanspeter Gerber, Mary E. Gerritsen, Audrey Goddard, Paul J. Godowski, J. Christopher Grimaldi, Austin L. Gurney, Ivar J. Kljavin, Mary A. Napier, James Pan, Nicholas F. Paoni, Margaret Ann Roy, Timothy A. Stewart, Daniel Tumas, Colin K. Watanabe, P. Mickey Williams, William I. Wood, Zemin Zhang
  • Secreted and transmembrane polypeptides and nucleic acids encoding the same
    Publication number: 20060127983
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to secreted and transmembrane polypeptides and to nucleic acid molecules encoding those polypeptides. Also provided herein are vectors and host cells comprising those nucleic acid sequences, chimeric polypeptide molecules comprising the polypeptides of the present invention fused to heterologous polypeptide sequences, antibodies which bind to the polypeptides of the present invention and to methods for producing the polypeptides of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2005
    Publication date: June 15, 2006
    Inventors: Kevin Baker, David Botstein, Dan Eaton, Napoleone Ferrara, Ellen Filvaroff, Mary Gerritsen, Audrey Goddard, Paul Godowski, J. Grimaldi, Austin Gurney, Kenneth Hillan, Ivar Kljavin, Mary Napier, Margaret Roy, Daniel Tumas, William Wood
  • Bv8 nucleic acids and polypeptides with mitogenic activity
    Patent number: 7060278
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods of using Bv8 polypeptides to induce endothelial cell proliferation and to enhance endothelial cell survival. Also provided herein are methods of screening for modulators of Bv8 activity. Furthermore, methods of treatment using Bv8 polypeptides are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2006
    Assignee: Genentech, Inc.
    Inventors: Napoleone Ferrara, Jennifer Le Couter
  • Secreted and transmembrane polypeptides and nucleic acids encoding the same
    Patent number: 7056736
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel polypeptides and to nucleic acid molecules encoding those polypeptides. Also provided herein are vectors and host cells comprising those nucleic acid sequences, chimeric polypeptide molecules comprising the polypeptides of the present invention fused to heterologous polypeptide sequences, antibodies which bind to the polypeptides of the present invention and to methods for producing the polypeptides of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2006
    Assignee: Genentech, Inc.
    Inventors: Avi J. Ashkenazi, Kevin P. Baker, David Botstein, Luc Desnoyers, Dan L. Eaton, Napoleone Ferrara, Sherman Fong, Hanspeter Gerber, Mary E. Gerritsen, Audrey Goddard, Paul J. Godowski, J. Christopher Grimaldi, Austin L. Gurney, Ivar J. Kljavin, Mary A. Napier, James Pan, Nicholas F. Paoni, Margaret Ann Roy, Timothy A. Stewart, Daniel Tumas, Colin K. Watanabe, P. Mickey Williams, William I. Wood, Zemin Zhang
  • Secreted and transmembrane polypeptides and nucleic acids encoding the same
    Publication number: 20060105427
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to secreted and transmembrane polypeptides and to nucleic acid molecules encoding those polypeptides. Also provided herein are vectors and host cells comprising those nucleic acid sequences, chimeric polypeptide molecules comprising the polypeptides of the present invention fused to heterologous polypeptide sequences, antibodies which bind to the polypeptides of the present invention and to methods for producing the polypeptides of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2005
    Publication date: May 18, 2006
    Inventors: Kevin Baker, David Botstein, Dan Eaton, Napoleone Ferrara, Ellen Filvaroff, Mary Gerritsen, Audrey Goddard, Paul Godowski, J. Grimaldi, Austin Gurney, Kenneth Hillan, Ivar Kljavin, Mary Napier, Margaret Roy, Daniel Tumas, William Wood
  • Secreted and transmembrane polypeptides and nucleic acids encoding the same
    Patent number: 7041805
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel polypeptides and to nucleic acid molecules encoding those polypeptides. Also provided herein are vectors and host cells comprising those nucleic acid sequences, chimeric polypeptide molecules comprising the polypeptides of the present invention fused to heterologous polypeptide sequences, antibodies which bind to the polypeptides of the present invention and to methods for producing the polypeptides of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2006
    Assignee: Genentech, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin P. Baker, David Botstein, Luc Desnoyers, Dan L. Eaton, Napoleone Ferrara, Sherman Fong, Wei-Qiang Gao, Audrey Goddard, Paul J. Godowski, J. Christopher Grimaldi, Austin L. Gurney, Kenneth J. Hillan, James Pan, Nicholas F. Paoni, Margaret Ann Roy, Victoria Smith, Timothy A. Stewart, Daniel Tumas, Colin K. Watanabe, P. Mickey Williams, William I. Wood
  • Inhibitors of angiopoietin-like 4 protein, combinations, and their use
    Publication number: 20060093607
    Abstract: Modulators of angiopoietin-like 4 protein are provided along with methods for their use in the treatment of diseases and pathological conditions. Combinations of ANGPTL4 antagonists and other therapeutics, e.g., anti-cancer agents, and methods of their use in the treatment of mammals susceptible to or diagnosed with cancer, or with relapse tumor growth or relapse cancer cell growth are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2005
    Publication date: May 4, 2006
    Applicant: Genentech, Inc.
    Inventors: Hanspeter Gerber, Napoleone Ferrara, Xiao Liang
  • Anti-PRO1347 antibodies
    Patent number: 7034123
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel polypeptides and to nucleic acid molecules encoding those polypeptides. Also provided herein are vectors and host cells comprising those nucleic acid sequences, chimeric polypeptide molecules comprising the polypeptides of the present invention fused to heterologous polypeptide sequences, antibodies which bind to the polypeptides of the present invention and to methods for producing the polypeptides of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2006
    Assignee: Genetech, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin P. Baker, David Botstein, Luc Desnoyers, Dan L. Eaton, Napoleone Ferrara, Sherman Fong, Wei-Qiang Gao, Audrey Goddard, Paul J. Godowski, J. Christopher Grimaldi, Austin L. Gurney, Kenneth J. Hillan, James Pan, Nicholas F. Paoni, Margaret Ann Roy, Victoria Smith, Timothy A. Stewart, Daniel Tumas, Colin K. Watanabe, P. Mickey Williams, William I. Wood
  • Pro1340 nucleic acids
    Patent number: 7033786
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel polypeptides and to nucleic acid molecules encoding those polypeptides. Also provided herein are vectors and host cells comprising those nucleic acid sequences, chimeric polypeptide molecules comprising the polypeptides of the present invention fused to heterologous polypeptide sequences, antibodies which bind to the polypeptides of the present invention and to methods for producing the polypeptides of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2006
    Assignee: Genentech, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin P. Baker, David Botstein, Luc Desnoyers, Dan L. Eaton, Napoleone Ferrara, Sherman Fong, Wei-Qiang Gao, Audrey Goddard, Paul J. Godowski, J. Christopher Grimaldi, Austin L. Gurney, Kenneth J. Hillan, James Pan, Nicholas F. Paoni, Margaret Ann Roy, Victoria Smith, Timothy A. Stewart, Daniel Tumas, Colin K. Watanabe, P. Mickey Williams, William I. Wood