Patents by Inventor Neil M. Wolfman
Neil M. Wolfman 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).
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Patent number: 9505831Abstract: The disclosure provides novel antibodies against growth and differentiation factor-8 (GDF-8), including antibody fragments, which inhibit GDF-8 activity in vitro and in vivo. The disclosure also provides methods for diagnosing, preventing, or treating degenerative disorders of muscle, bone, or insulin metabolism.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2014Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: Wyeth LLCInventors: Jane Aghajanian, Neil M. Wolfman, Denise O'Hara, Monique V. Davies, Geertruida M. Veldman, Kristie Grove Bridges, Lisa-Anne Whittemore, Tejvir S. Khurana, Mary L. Bouxsein
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Patent number: 8940874Abstract: The disclosure provides novel antibodies against growth and differentiation factor-8 (GDF-8), in particular human antibodies, and antibody fragments, including those that inhibit GDF-8 activity in vitro and/or in vivo. The disclosure also provides methods for diagnosing, preventing, or treating degenerative disorders of muscle or bone, or disorders of insulin metabolism.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2012Date of Patent: January 27, 2015Assignees: Wyeth LLC, MedImmune LimitedInventors: Geertruida M. Veldman, Monique V. Davies, Kening Song, Neil M. Wolfman, Kristie Grove Bridges, Anne Field, Caroline Russell, Viia Valge-Archer
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Publication number: 20150024484Abstract: The disclosure provides novel antibodies against growth and differentiation factor-8 (GDF-8), including antibody fragments, which inhibit GDF-8 activity in vitro and in vivo. The disclosure also provides methods for diagnosing, preventing, or treating degenerative disorders of muscle, bone, or insulin metabolism.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2014Publication date: January 22, 2015Applicant: Wyeth LLCInventors: Jane Aghajanian, Neil M. Wolfman, Denise O'Hara, Monique V. Davies, Geertruida M. Veldman, Kristie Grove Bridges, Lisa-Anne Whittemore, Tejvir S. Khurana, Mary L. Bouxsein
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Publication number: 20140228289Abstract: Modified and stabilized propeptides of Growth Differentiation Factor proteins, such as GDF-8 and Bone Morphogenetic Protein-11, are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for making and using the modified propeptides to prevent or treat human or animal disorders in which an increase in muscle tissue would be therapeutically beneficial. Such disorders include muscle or neuromuscular disorders (such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, muscle atrophy, congestive obstructive pulmonary disease, muscle wasting syndrome, sarcopenia, or cachexia), metabolic diseases or disorders (such as such as type 2 diabetes, noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, hyperglycemia, or obesity), adipose tissue disorders (such as obesity), and bone degenerative diseases (such as osteoporosis).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2013Publication date: August 14, 2014Applicant: WYETH LLCInventors: Neil M. Wolfman, Soo Peang Khor, Kathleen N. Tomkinson
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Patent number: 8710202Abstract: The disclosure provides novel antibodies against growth and differentiation factor-8 (GDF-8), including antibody fragments, which inhibit GDF-8 activity in vitro and in vivo. The disclosure also provides methods for diagnosing, preventing, or treating degenerative disorders of muscle, bone, or insulin metabolism.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2012Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignee: Wyeth LLCInventors: Neil M. Wolfman, Denise O'Hara, Monique V. Davies, Geertruida M. Veldman, Kristie Grove Bridges, Lisa-Anne Whittemore, Tejvir S. Khurana, Mary L. Bouxsein, William J. Dunham
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Patent number: 8710025Abstract: Modified and stabilized propeptides of Growth Differentiation Factor proteins, such as GDF-8 and Bone Morphogenetic Protein-11, are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for making and using the modified propeptides to prevent or treat human or animal disorders in which an increase in muscle tissue would be therapeutically beneficial. Such disorders include muscle or neuromuscular disorders (such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, muscle atrophy, congestive obstructive pulmonary disease, muscle wasting syndrome, sarcopenia, or cachexia), metabolic diseases or disorders (such as such as type 2 diabetes, noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, hyperglycemia, or obesity), adipose tissue disorders (such as obesity), and bone degenerative diseases (such as osteoporosis).Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2012Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignee: Wyeth LLCInventors: Neil M. Wolfman, Soo-Peang Khor, Kathleen N. Tomkinson
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Publication number: 20130287762Abstract: The disclosure provides novel antibodies against growth and differentiation factor-8 (GDF-8), in particular human antibodies, and antibody fragments, including those that inhibit GDF-8 activity in vitro and/or in vivo. The disclosure also provides methods for diagnosing, preventing, or treating degenerative disorders of muscle or bone, or disorders of insulin metabolism.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2012Publication date: October 31, 2013Applicants: MEDIMMUNE LIMITED, WYETHInventors: Geetruida M. Veldman, Monique V. Davies, Kening Song, Neil M. Wolfman, Kristie Grove, Anne Field, Caroline Russell, Viia Valge-Archer
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Patent number: 8420082Abstract: The disclosure provides novel antibodies against growth and differentiation factor-8 (GDF-8), in particular human antibodies, and antibody fragments, including those that inhibit GDF-8 activity in vitro and/or in vivo. The disclosure also provides methods for diagnosing, preventing, or treating degenerative disorders of muscle or bone, or disorders of insulin metabolism.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2009Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Assignee: Wyeth LLCInventors: Geertruida M. Veldman, Monique V. Davies, Kening Song, Neil M. Wolfman, Kristie Grove Bridges, Anne Field, Caroline Russell, Viia Valge-Archer
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Publication number: 20120252884Abstract: Modified and stabilized propeptides of Growth Differentiation Factor proteins, such as GDF-8 and Bone Morphogenetic Protein-11, are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for making and using the modified propeptides to prevent or treat human or animal disorders in which an increase in muscle tissue would be therapeutically beneficial. Such disorders include muscle or neuromuscular disorders (such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, muscle atrophy, congestive obstructive pulmonary disease, muscle wasting syndrome, sarcopenia, or cachexia), metabolic diseases or disorders (such as such as type 2 diabetes, noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, hyperglycemia, or obesity), adipose tissue disorders (such as obesity), and bone degenerative diseases (such as osteoporosis).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2012Publication date: October 4, 2012Applicant: Wyeth LLCInventors: Neil M. Wolfman, Soo-Peang Khor, Kathleen N. Tomkinson
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Patent number: 8222384Abstract: Modified and stabilized propeptides of Growth Differentiation Factor proteins, such as GDF-8 and Bone Morphogenetic Protein-11, are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for making and using the modified propeptides to prevent or treat human or animal disorders in which an increase in muscle tissue would be therapeutically beneficial. Such disorders include muscle or neuromuscular disorders (such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, muscle atrophy, congestive obstructive pulmonary disease, muscle wasting syndrome, sarcopenia, or cachexia), metabolic diseases or disorders (such as such as type 2 diabetes, noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, hyperglycemia, or obesity), adipose tissue disorders (such as obesity), and bone degenerative diseases (such as osteoporosis).Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2009Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: Wyeth LLCInventors: Neil M. Wolfman, Soo-Peang Khor, Kathleen N. Tomkinson
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Publication number: 20120107928Abstract: The disclosure provides novel antibodies against growth and differentiation factor-8 (GDF-8), including antibody fragments, which inhibit GDF-8 activity in vitro and in vivo. The disclosure also provides methods for diagnosing, preventing, or treating degenerative disorders of muscle, bone, or insulin metabolism.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2012Publication date: May 3, 2012Applicant: Wyeth LLCInventors: Jane Aghajanian, William J. Dunham, Neil M. Wolfman, Denise O'Hara, Monique V. Davies, Geertruida M. Veldman, Kristie Grove Bridges, Lisa-Anne Whittemore, Tejvir S. Khurana, Mary L. Bouxsein
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Patent number: 8092798Abstract: The disclosure provides novel antibodies against growth and differentiation factor-8 (GDF-8), including antibody fragments, which inhibit GDF-8 activity in vitro and in vivo. The disclosure also provides methods for diagnosing, preventing, or treating degenerative disorders of muscle, bone, or insulin metabolism.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2010Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Assignee: Wyeth LLCInventors: Jane Aghajanian, William J. Dunham, legal representative, Neil M. Wolfman, Denise O'Hara, Monique V. Davies, Geertruida M. Veldman, Kristie Grove Bridges, Lisa-Anne Whittemore, Tejvir S. Khurana, Mary L. Bouxsein
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Publication number: 20110250198Abstract: Methods and compositions for inhibiting growth and differentiation factor-8 (GDF-8) activity in vitro and in vivo are provided. The methods and composition can be used for diagnosing, preventing, or treating degenerative disorders of muscle, bone, or glucose homeostasis.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2010Publication date: October 13, 2011Applicant: Wyeth LLCInventors: Neil M. Wolfman, Mary L. Bouxsein
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Publication number: 20110243953Abstract: The disclosure provides novel antibodies against growth and differentiation factor-8 (GDF-8), in particular human antibodies, and antibody fragments, including those that inhibit GDF-8 activity in vitro and/or in vivo. The disclosure also provides methods for diagnosing, preventing, or treating degenerative disorders of muscle or bone, or disorders of insulin metabolism.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2009Publication date: October 6, 2011Applicants: Wyeth, Medlmmune LimitedInventors: Geertruida M. Veldman, Monique V. Davies, Kening Song, Neil M. Wolfman, Kristie Grove Bridges, Anne Field, Caroline Russell, Viia Valge-Archer
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Patent number: 7956038Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a protein, GASP1, comprising at least one follistatin domain to modulate the level or activity of growth and differentiation factor-8 (GDF-8). More particularly, the invention relates to the use of GASP1 for treating disorders that are related to modulation of the level or activity of GDF-8. The invention is useful for treating muscular diseases and disorders, particularly those in which an increase in muscle tissue would be therapeutically beneficial. The invention is also useful for treating diseases and disorders related to metabolism, adipose tissue, and bone degeneration.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2009Date of Patent: June 7, 2011Assignee: Wyeth LLCInventors: Jennifer J. Hill, Neil M. Wolfman
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Publication number: 20110033451Abstract: The present invention provides isolated and purified polynucleotides and polypeptides related to the IL-17F signaling pathway. The invention also provides antibodies to IL-17F homodimers and IL-17A/IL-17F heterodimers, and methods of isolating and purifying members of the IL-17 family, including IL-17A/IL-17F heterodimers, from a natural source. The present invention also is directed to novel methods for diagnosing, prognosing, monitoring the progress of, and treating and/or preventing disorders related to IL-17F signaling, i.e., IL-17F-associated disorders, including, but not limited to, inflammatory disorders, such as autoimmune diseases (e.g., arthritis (including rheumatoid arthritis), psoriasis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and multiple sclerosis), respiratory diseases (e.g., COPD, cystic fibrosis, asthma, allergy), transplant rejection (including solid organ transplant rejection), and inflammatory bowel diseases or disorders (IBDs, e.g., ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2010Publication date: February 10, 2011Applicant: Wyeth LLCInventors: Beatriz M. Carreno, Mary Collins, Jill F. Wright, Neil M. Wolfman, Maya Arai, Kenneth Jacobs, Zhijian Lu, Yongjing Guo, Yongchang Qiu
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Publication number: 20110020330Abstract: The disclosure provides novel antibodies against growth and differentiation factor-8 (GDF-8), including antibody fragments, which inhibit GDF-8 activity in vitro and in vivo. The disclosure also provides methods for diagnosing, preventing, or treating degenerative disorders of muscle, bone, or insulin metabolism.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2010Publication date: January 27, 2011Applicant: WyethInventors: Jane Aghajanian, Neil M. Wolfman, Denise O'Hara, Monique V. Davies, Geertruida M. Veldman, Kristie Grove Bridges, Lisa-Anne Whittemore, Tejvir S. Khurana, Mary L. Bouxsein, William J. Dunham
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Publication number: 20110020372Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of proteins comprising at least one follistatin domain to modulate the level or activity of growth and differentiation factor-8 (GDF-8). More particularly, the invention relates to the use of proteins comprising at least one follistatin domain, excluding follistatin itself, for treating disorders that are related to modulation of the level or activity of GDF-8. The invention is useful for treating muscular diseases and disorders, particularly those in which an increase in muscle tissue would be therapeutically beneficial. The invention is also useful for treating diseases and disorders related to metabolism, adipose tissue, and bone degeneration.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2010Publication date: January 27, 2011Applicant: Wyeth LLCInventors: Jennifer J. Hill, Neil M. Wolfman
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Publication number: 20100305194Abstract: Modified and stabilized propeptides of Growth Differentiation Factor proteins, such as GDF-8 and Bone Morphogenetic Protein-11, are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for making and using the modified propeptides to prevent or treat human or animal disorders in which an increase in muscle tissue would be therapeutically beneficial. Such disorders include muscle or neuromuscular disorders (such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, muscle atrophy, congestive obstructive pulmonary disease, muscle wasting syndrome, sarcopenia, or cachexia), metabolic diseases or disorders (such as such as type 2 diabetes, noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, hyperglycemia, or obesity), adipose tissue disorders (such as obesity), and bone degenerative diseases (such as osteoporosis).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2009Publication date: December 2, 2010Applicant: WyethInventors: Neil M. Wolfman, Soo-Peang Khor, Kathleen N. Tomkinson
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Patent number: 7737116Abstract: Modified and stabilized propeptides of Growth Differentiation Factor proteins, such as GDF-8 and Bone Morphogenetic Protein-11, are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for making and using the modified propeptides to prevent or treat human or animal disorders in which an increase in muscle tissue would be therapeutically beneficial. Such disorders include muscle or neuromuscular disorders (such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, muscle atrophy, congestive obstructive pulmonary disease, muscle wasting syndrome, sarcopenia, or cachexia), metabolic diseases or disorders (such as such as type 2 diabetes, noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, hyperglycemia, or obesity), adipose tissue disorders (such as obesity), and bone degenerative diseases (such as osteoporosis).Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2006Date of Patent: June 15, 2010Assignee: WyethInventors: Neil M. Wolfman, Soo-Peang Khor, Kathleen N. Tomkinson