Patents by Inventor Rachel Meyers

Rachel Meyers 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).

  • Publication number: 20070059730
    Abstract: The invention provides isolated nucleic acids molecules, designated 25869, 25934, 26335, 50365, 21117, 38692, 46508, 16816, 16839, 49937, 49931 and 49933 nucleic acid molecules. The invention also provides antisense nucleic acid molecules, recombinant expression vectors containing 25869, 25934, 26335, 50365, 21117, 38692, 46508, 16816, 16839, 49937, 49931 or 49933 nucleic acid molecules, host cells into which the expression vectors have been introduced, and nonhuman transgenic animals in which a 25869, 25934, 26335, 50365, 21117, 38692, 46508, 16816, 16839, 49937, 49931 or 49933 gene has been introduced or disrupted. The invention still further provides isolated 25869, 25934, 26335, 50365, 21117, 38692, 46508, 16816, 16839, 49937, 49931 or 49933 proteins, fusion proteins, antigenic peptides and anti-25869, 25934, 26335, 50365, 21117, 38692, 46508, 16816, 16839, 49937, 49931 or 49933 antibodies. Diagnostic and therapeutic methods utilizing compositions of the invention are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2006
    Publication date: March 15, 2007
    Inventors: Rory Curtis, Thomas Logan, Maria Glucksmann, Rachel Meyers, Mark Williamson, Laura Rudolph-Owen, Miyoung Chun, Fong-Ying Tsai
  • Publication number: 20070048784
    Abstract: The invention provides isolated nucleic acids molecules, designated 26443 and 46873 nucleic acid molecules, which encode novel human hydrolase family members. The invention also provides antisense nucleic acid molecules, recombinant expression vectors containing 26443 and 46873 nucleic acid molecules, host cells into which the expression vectors have been introduced, and nonhuman transgenic animals in which a 26443 and 46873 gene has been introduced or disrupted. The invention still further provides isolated 26443 and 46873 proteins, fusion proteins, antigenic peptides and anti-26443 or 46873 antibodies. Diagnostic methods utilizing compositions of the invention are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2006
    Publication date: March 1, 2007
    Inventors: Rachel Meyers, Maria Glucksmann, Rory Curtis, Laura Rudolph-Owen
  • Publication number: 20070037203
    Abstract: The invention provides isolated nucleic acids molecules, designated 21910, 56634, 55053, 2504, 15977, 14760, 25501, 17903, 3700, 21529, 26176, 26343, 56638, 18610, 33217, 21967, h1983, m1983, 38555 and 593 nucleic acid molecules. The invention also provides antisense nucleic acid molecules, recombinant expression vectors containing 21910, 56634, 55053, 2504, 15977, 14760, 25501, 17903, 3700, 21529, 26176, 26343, 56638, 18610, 33217, 21967, h1983, m1983, 38555 and 593 nucleic acid molecules, host cells into which the expression vectors have been introduced, and nonhuman transgenic animals in which a 21910, 56634, 55053, 2504, 15977, 14760, 25501, 17903, 3700, 21529, 26176, 26343, 56638, 18610, 33217, 21967, h1983, m1983, 38555 or 593 gene has been introduced or disrupted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2006
    Publication date: February 15, 2007
    Inventors: Rosana Kapeller-Libermann, John Hunter, Rachel Meyers, Laura Rudolph-Owen, Rory Curtis, Peter Olandt, Fong-Ying Tsai, Katherine Galvin, Miyoung Chun, Mark Williamson, Inmaculada Silos-Santiago, Rajasekhar Bandaru
  • Patent number: 7166428
    Abstract: The invention provides isolated nucleic acids molecules, designated DHDR-7 nucleic acid molecules, which encode novel human dehydrogenase molecules. The invention also provides antisense nucleic acid molecules, recombinant expression vectors containing DHDR-7 nucleic acid molecules, host cells into which the expression vectors have been introduced, and nonhuman transgenic animals in which a DHDR-7 gene has been introduced or disrupted. The invention still further provides isolated DHDR-7 polypeptides, fusion polypeptides, antigenic peptides and anti-DHDR-7 antibodies. Diagnostic methods utilizing compositions of the invention are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2007
    Assignee: Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Rachel Meyers, John Joseph Hunter
  • Publication number: 20070009433
    Abstract: The invention provides isolated nucleic acids molecules, designated 14094 nucleic acid molecules, which encode a novel trypsin family member. Elevated expression of 14094 mRNA was detected in breast, ovarian, lung, and liver cancers compared to normal cells derived from these tissues. The invention also provides antisense nucleic acid molecules, recombinant expression vectors containing 14094 nucleic acid molecules, host cells into which the expression vectors have been introduced, and nonhuman transgenic animals in which a 14094 gene has been introduced or disrupted. The invention still further provides isolated 14094 proteins, fusion proteins, antigenic peptides and anti-14094 antibodies. Therapeutic and diagnostic methods utilizing compositions of the invention to, for example, treat, prevent, and/or diagnose neoplastic conditions, are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2006
    Publication date: January 11, 2007
    Inventors: Rachel Meyers, Kyle MacBeth
  • Publication number: 20060258608
    Abstract: The present invention is based on the in vivo demonstration that RSV can be inhibited through intranasal administration of iRNA agents as well as by parenteral administration of such agents. Further, it is shown that effective viral reduction can be achieved with more than one virus being treated concurrently. Based on these findings, the present invention provides general and specific compositions and methods that are useful in reducing RSV mRNA levels, RSV protein levels and viral titers in a subject, e.g., a mammal, such as a human. These findings can be applied to other respiratory viruses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2006
    Publication date: November 16, 2006
    Inventor: Rachel Meyers
  • Publication number: 20060240464
    Abstract: The invention provides isolated nucleic acids molecules, designated 27877, 18080, 14081, 32140, 50352, 16658, 14223, 16002, 50566, 65552 and 65577 nucleic acid molecules. The invention also provides antisense nucleic acid molecules, recombinant expression vectors containing 27877, 18080, 14081, 32140, 50352, 16658, 14223, 16002, 50566, 65552 and 65577 nucleic acid molecules, host cells into which the expression vectors have been introduced, and nonhuman transgenic animals in which a 27877, 18080, 14081, 32140, 50352, 16658, 14223, 16002, 50566, 65552 or 65577 gene has been introduced or disrupted. The invention still further provides isolated 27877, 18080, 14081, 32140, 50352, 16658, 14223, 16002, 50566, 65552 or 65577 proteins, fusion proteins, antigenic peptides and anti-27877, 18080, 14081, 32140, 50352, 16658, 14223, 16002, 50566, 65552 or 65577 antibodies. Diagnostic and therapeutic methods utilizing compositions of the invention are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2006
    Publication date: October 26, 2006
    Inventors: Rachel Meyers, Joseph Carroll, William Cook, Rosana Kapeller-Libermann, Nadine Weich, Rajasekhar Bandaru
  • Publication number: 20060205053
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a newly identified human PGP synthase. The invention also relates to polynucleotides encoding the PGP synthase. The invention further relates to methods using the PGP synthase polypeptides and polynucleotides as a target for diagnosis and treatment in PGP synthase-mediated or -related disorders. The invention further relates to drug-screening methods using the PGP synthase polypeptides and polynucleotides to identify agonists and antagonists for diagnosis and treatment. The invention further encompasses agonists and antagonists based on the PGP synthase polypeptides and polynucleotides. The invention further relates to procedures for producing the PGP synthase polypeptides and polynucleotides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2006
    Publication date: September 14, 2006
    Inventor: Rachel Meyers
  • Patent number: 7094565
    Abstract: The present invention relates to newly identified human ADHs belonging to the superfamily of mammalian alcohol dehydrogenases. The invention also relates to polynucleotides encoding the ADHs. The invention further relates to methods using the ADH polypeptides and polynucleotides as a target for diagnosis and treatment in ADH-mediated or -related disorders. The invention further relates to drug-screening methods using the ADH polypeptides and polynucleotides to identify agonists and antagonists for diagnosis and treatment. The invention further encompasses agonists and antagonists based on the ADH polypeptides and polynucleotides. The invention further relates to procedures for producing the ADH polypeptides and polynucleotides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2006
    Assignee: Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventor: Rachel Meyers
  • Publication number: 20060166326
    Abstract: The invention provides isolated nucleic acids molecules, designated DHDR nucleic acid molecules, which encode novel DHDR-related dehydrogenase molecules. The invention also provides antisense nucleic acid molecules, recombinant expression vectors containing DHDR nucleic acid molecules, host cells into which the expression vectors have been introduced, and nonhuman transgenic animals in which a DHDR gene has been introduced or disrupted. The invention still further provides isolated DHDR proteins, fusion proteins, antigenic peptides and anti-DHDR antibodies. Diagnostic methods utilizing compositions of the invention are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2006
    Publication date: July 27, 2006
    Inventors: Rachel Meyers, William Cook, Mark Williamson, Laura Rudolph-Owen, Ruth Gimeno
  • Publication number: 20060166921
    Abstract: The present invention is based on the in vivo demonstration that RSV can be inhibited through intranasal administration of iRNA agents as well as by parenteral administration of such agents. Further, it is shown that effective viral reduction can be achieved with more than one virus being treated concurrently. Based on these findings, the present invention provides general and specific compositions and methods that are useful in reducing RSV mRNA levels, RSV protein levels and viral titers in a subject, e.g., a mammal, such as a human. These findings can be applied to other respiratory viruses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2006
    Publication date: July 27, 2006
    Inventor: Rachel Meyers
  • Patent number: 7071004
    Abstract: The invention provides isolated nucleic acids molecules, designated 14094 nucleic acid molecules, which encode a novel trypsin family member. Elevated expression of 14094 mRNA was detected in breast, ovarian, lung, and liver cancers compared to normal cells derived from these tissues. The invention also provides antisense nucleic acid molecules, recombinant expression vectors containing 14094 nucleic acid molecules, host cells into which the expression vectors have been introduced, and nonhuman transgenic animals in which a 14094 gene has been introduced or disrupted. The invention still further provides isolated 14094 proteins, fusion proteins, antigenic peptides and anti-14094 antibodies. Therapeutic and diagnostic methods utilizing compositions of the invention to, for example, treat, prevent, and/or diagnose neoplastic conditions, are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2006
    Assignee: Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Rachel Meyers, Kyle J. Macbeth
  • Publication number: 20060116508
    Abstract: The invention provides isolated nucleic acids molecules and proteins, designated 27411, 23413, 22438, 23553, 25278, 26212, NARC SC1, NARC 10A, NARC 1, NARC 12, NARC 13, NARC17, NARC 25, NARC 3, NARC 4, NARC 7, NARC 8, NARC 11, NARC 14A, NARC 15, NARC 16, NARC 19, NARC 20, NARC 26, NARC 27, NARC 28, NARC 30, NARC 5, NARC 6, NARC 9, NARC 10C, NARC 8B, NARC 9, NARC2A, NARC 16B, NARC 1C, NARC 1A, NARC 25, 86604 and 32222 nucleic acid molecules and proteins. The invention also provides antisense nucleic acid molecules, recombinant expression vectors containing said nucleic acid molecules, host cells into which the expression vectors have been introduced, nonhuman transgenic animals in which a said genes have been introduced or disrupted, fusion proteins, antigenic peptides and antibodies to said proteins. Diagnostic and therapeutic methods utilizing compositions of the invention are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2005
    Publication date: June 1, 2006
    Inventors: Maria Glucksmann, Mark Williamson, Fong-Ying Tsai, Laura Rudolph-Owen, Rosanna Kapeller-Libermann, Rachel Meyers, Lillian Chiang, John Hunter
  • Patent number: 7045325
    Abstract: The invention provides isolated nucleic acids molecules, designated DHDR nucleic acid molecules, which encode novel DHDR-related dehydrogenase molecules. The invention also provides antisense nucleic acid molecules, recombinant expression vectors containing DHDR nucleic acid molecules, host cells into which the expression vectors have been introduced, and nonhuman transgenic animals in which a DHDR gene has been introduced or disrupted. The invention still further provides isolated DHDR proteins, fusion proteins, antigenic peptides and anti-DHDR antibodies. Diagnostic methods utilizing compositions of the invention are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Assignee: Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Rachel Meyers, William James Cook, Mark Williamson, Laura A. Rudolph-Owen, Ruth Gimeno
  • Publication number: 20060088907
    Abstract: The invention provides isolated nucleic acids molecules, designated 13237, 18480, 2245, 16228, 7677, 26320, 46619, 33166, 16836, 46867, 21617, 55562, 39228, 62088, 46745, 23155, 21657, 42755, 32229, 22325, 46863 and 32252 nucleic acid molecules. The invention also provides antisense nucleic acid molecules, recombinant expression vectors containing 13237, 18480, 2245, 16228, 7677, 26320, 46619, 33166, 16836, 46867, 21617, 55562, 39228, 62088, 46745, 23155, 21657, 42755, 32229, 22325, 46863 and 32252 nucleic acid molecules, host cells into which the expression vectors have been introduced, and nonhuman transgenic animals in which a 13237, 18480, 2245, 16228, 7677, 26320, 46619, 33166, 16836, 46867, 21617, 55562, 39228, 62088, 46745, 23155, 21657, 42755, 32229, 22325, 46863 or 32252 gene has been introduced or disrupted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2003
    Publication date: April 27, 2006
    Inventors: Rachel Meyers, Mark Williamson, Rosana Kapeller-Libermann, Kyle MacBeth, John Hunter, Laura Rudolph-Owen, Rajasekhar Bandaru, Fong-Ying Tsai
  • Publication number: 20060040357
    Abstract: The invention provides isolated nucleic acids molecules that encode novel polypeptides. The invention also provides antisense nucleic acid molecules, recombinant expression vectors containing the nucleic acid molecules of the invention, host cells into which the expression vectors have been introduced, and nonhuman transgenic animals in which a sequence of the invention has been introduced or disrupted. The invention still further provides isolated proteins, fusion proteins, antigenic peptides and antibodies. Diagnostic methods utilizing compositions of the invention are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2005
    Publication date: February 23, 2006
    Inventors: Rajasekhar Bandaru, Maria Glucksmann, Rachel Meyers, Laura Rudolph-Owen
  • Publication number: 20060035362
    Abstract: The invention provides isolated nucleic acids molecules, designated 26443 and 46873 nucleic acid molecules, which encode novel human hydrolase family members. The invention also provides antisense nucleic acid molecules, recombinant expression vectors containing 26443 and 46873 nucleic acid molecules, host cells into which the expression vectors have been introduced, and nonhuman transgenic animals in which a 26443 and 46873 gene has been introduced or disrupted. The invention still further provides isolated 26443 and 46873 proteins, fusion proteins, antigenic peptides and anti-26443 or 46873 antibodies. Diagnostic methods utilizing compositions of the invention are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2005
    Publication date: February 16, 2006
    Inventor: Rachel Meyers
  • Publication number: 20060014244
    Abstract: The invention provides isolated nucleic acids molecules that encode novel polypeptides. The invention also provides antisense nucleic acid molecules, recombinant expression vectors containing the nucleic acid molecules of the invention, host cells into which the expression vectors have been introduced, and nonhuman transgenic animals in which a sequence of the invention has been introduced or disrupted. The invention still further provides isolated proteins, fusion proteins, antigenic peptides and antibodies. Diagnostic methods utilizing compositions of the invention are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2005
    Publication date: January 19, 2006
    Inventors: Miyoung Chun, Maria Glucksmann, Rosana Kapeller-Libermann, Rachel Meyers
  • Publication number: 20060009632
    Abstract: The invention provides isolated nucleic acids molecules, designated 27875, 22025, 27420, 16319, 55092 and 10218 nucleic acid molecules. The invention also provides antisense nucleic acid molecules, recombinant expression vectors containing 27875, 22025, 27420, 16319, 55092 and 10218 nucleic acid molecules, host cells into which the expression vectors have been introduced, and nonhuman transgenic animals in which a 27875, 22025, 27420, 16319, 55092 and 10218 gene has been introduced or disrupted. The invention still further provides isolated 27875, 22025, 27420, 17906, 16319, 55092 or 10218 proteins, fusion proteins, antigenic peptides and anti-27875, 22025, 27420, 17906, 16319, 55092 or 10218 antibodies. Diagnostic and therapeutic methods utilizing compositions of the invention are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2005
    Publication date: January 12, 2006
    Inventors: Rosana Kapeller-Libermann, David White, Keith Robison, Kyle MacBeth, Joseph Carroll, William Cook, Rachel Meyers, Miyoung Chun, Mark Williamson
  • Publication number: 20060008819
    Abstract: The invention provides isolated nucleic acids molecules, designated 38594, 57312, 53659, 57250, 63760, 49938, 32146, 57259, 67118, 67067, 62092, FBH58295FL, 57255, and 57255alt nucleic acid molecules, which encode transporter molecules, including sugar transporters, organic anion transporters, amino acid transporters, and phospholipid transporters. The invention also provides antisense nucleic acid molecules, recombinant expression vectors containing 38594, 57312, 53659, 57250, 63760, 49938, 32146, 57259, 67118, 67067, 62092, FBH58295FL, 57255, and 57255alt nucleic acid molecules, host cells into which the expression vectors have been introduced, and non-human transgenic animals in which a 38594, 57312, 53659, 57250, 63760, 49938, 32146, 57259, 67118, 67067, 62092, FBH58295FL, 57255, and 57255alt gene has been introduced or disrupted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2005
    Publication date: January 12, 2006
    Inventors: Rory Curtis, Maria Glucksmann, Rachel Meyers