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: 20040038346
    Abstract: The invention relates to novel kinase nucleic acid sequences and proteins. Also provided are vectors, host cells, and recombinant methods for making and using the novel molecules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2003
    Publication date: February 26, 2004
    Applicant: Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Rachel Meyers, Rosana Kapeller-Libermann, Mark Williamson
  • Patent number: 6664089
    Abstract: The invention provides isolated nucleic acids molecules, designated 38692 or 21117 nucleic acid molecules, which encode novel dual specificity phosphatase family members. The invention also provides antisense nucleic acid molecules, recombinant expression vectors containing 38692 or 21117 nucleic acid molecules, host cells into which the expression vectors have been introduced, and nonhuman transgenic animals in which a 38692 or 21117 gene has been introduced or disrupted. The invention still further provides isolated 38692 or 21117 proteins, fusion proteins, antigenic peptides and anti-38692 or 21117 antibodies. Diagnostic methods utilizing compositions of the invention are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Assignee: Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventor: Rachel A. Meyers
  • Patent number: 6656698
    Abstract: Novel human kinase-like polypeptides, proteins, and nucleic acid molecules are disclosed. In addition to isolated, full-length kinase-like proteins, the invention further provides isolated kinase-like fusion proteins, antigenic peptides, and anti-kinase-like antibodies. The invention also provides kinase-like nucleic acid molecules, recombinant expression vectors containing a nucleic acid molecule of the invention, host cells into which the expression vectors have been introduced, and nonhuman transgenic animals in which a kinase-like gene has been introduced or disrupted. Diagnostic, screening, and therapeutic methods utilizing compositions of the invention are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Assignee: Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Rachel Meyers, Martin R. Hodge, Mark Williamson
  • Patent number: 6638721
    Abstract: The invention relates to novel kinase nucleic acid sequences and proteins. Also provided are vectors, host cells, and recombinant methods for making and using the novel molecules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2003
    Assignee: Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Rachel Meyers, Rosana Kapeller-Libermann, Mark Williamson
  • Patent number: 6627423
    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: April 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2003
    Assignee: Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Rachel Meyers, William James Cook, Mark Williamson, Laura A. Rudolph-Owen, Ruth Gimeno
  • Publication number: 20030175786
    Abstract: The invention provides isolated nucleic acids molecules, designated 3714, 16742, 23546, or 13887 nucleic acid molecules, which encode novel protein kinases. The invention also provides antisense nucleic acid molecules, recombinant expression vectors containing 3714, 16742, 23546, or 13887 nucleic acid molecules, host cells into which the expression vectors have been introduced, and nonhuman transgenic animals in which a 3714, 16742, 23546, or 13887 gene has been introduced or disrupted. The invention sill further provides isolated 3714, 16742, 23546, or 13887 proteins, fusion proteins, antigenic peptides and anti-3714, -16742, -23546, or -13887 antibodies. Diagnostic, screening, and therapeutic methods utilizing compositions of the invention are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2003
    Publication date: September 18, 2003
    Applicant: Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Rachel Meyers, John Joseph Hunter
  • Publication number: 20030166224
    Abstract: The invention provides isolated nucleic acids molecules, designated 18232 nucleic acid molecules, which encode novel dual specificity phosphatase family members. The invention also provides antisense nucleic acid molecules, recombinant expression vectors containing 18232 nucleic acid molecules, host cells into which the expression vectors have been introduced, and nonhuman transgenic animals in which a 18232 gene has been introduced or disrupted. The invention still further provides isolated 18232 proteins, fusion proteins, antigenic peptides and anti-18232 antibodies. Diagnostic methods utilizing compositions of the invention are also provided. The invention also provides methods of modulating the differentiation and proliferation of hematopoietic cells (e.g., erythroid cells) utilizing the compositions of the invention. Accordingly, methods of treating, preventing and/or diagnosing erythroid-associated disorders such as anemias, leukemias, and erythrocytosis are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2002
    Publication date: September 4, 2003
    Applicant: Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a Delaware corporation
    Inventors: Rachel A. Meyers, Nadine Weich
  • Publication number: 20030166200
    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: June 14, 2002
    Publication date: September 4, 2003
    Applicant: Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Rachel Meyers, William James Cook
  • Patent number: 6613555
    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: March 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2003
    Assignee: Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Rachel Meyers, William James Cook, Mark Williamson, Laura A. Rudolph-Owen
  • Publication number: 20030119161
    Abstract: The invention provides isolated nucleic acids molecules, designated 32132 nucleic acid molecules, which encode novel fucosyltransferase family members. The invention also provides antisense nucleic acid molecules, recombinant expression vectors containing 32132 nucleic acid molecules, host cells into which the expression vectors have been introduced, and nonhuman transgenic animals in which a 32132 gene has been introduced or disrupted. The invention still further provides isolated 32132 proteins, fusion proteins, antigenic peptides and anti-32132 antibodies. Diagnostic methods utilizing compositions of the invention are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2001
    Publication date: June 26, 2003
    Inventors: Rachel A. Meyers, Mark Williamson
  • Publication number: 20030113790
    Abstract: The invention provides isolated nucleic acids molecules, designated OP nucleic acid molecules, which encode a novel family of oxidoreductase proteins. The invention also provides antisense nucleic acid molecules, recombinant expression vectors containing OP nucleic acid molecules, host cells into which the expression vectors have been introduced, and nonhuman transgenic animals in which an OP gene has been introduced or disrupted. The invention still further provides isolated OP proteins, fusion proteins, antigenic peptides, and anti-OP antibodies. Diagnostic methods utilizing compositions of the invention are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2003
    Publication date: June 19, 2003
    Applicant: MILLENNIUM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Rachel Meyers, Mark Williamson
  • Patent number: 6569657
    Abstract: The invention provides isolated nucleic acids molecules, designated 32140 nucleic acid molecules, which encode novel aldehyde dehydrogenase family members. The invention also provides antisense nucleic acid molecules, recombinant expression vectors containing 32140 nucleic acid molecules, host cells into which the expression vectors have been introduced, and nonhuman transgenic animals in which a 32140 gene has been introduced or disrupted. The invention still further provides isolated 32140 proteins, fusion proteins, antigenic peptides and anti-32140 antibodies. Diagnostic methods utilizing compositions of the invention are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2003
    Assignee: Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Rachel Meyers, William J. Cook
  • Patent number: 6569667
    Abstract: The invention provides isolated nucleic acid molecules, designated DHY nucleic acid molecules, which encode novel DHY-related dehydratase molecules. The invention also provides antisense nucleic acid molecules, recombinant expression vectors containing DHY nucleic acid molecules, host cells into which the expression vectors have been introduced, and nonhuman transgenic animals in which a DHY gene has been introduced or disrupted. The invention still further provides isolated DHY proteins, fusion proteins, antigenic peptides and anti-DHY antibodies. Diagnostic methods utilizing compositions of the invention are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2003
    Assignee: Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventor: Rachel Meyers
  • Patent number: 6534301
    Abstract: The invention provides isolated nucleic acids molecules, designated 16835 nucleic acid molecules, which encode novel phospholipase C members. The invention also provides antisense nucleic acid molecules, recombinant expression vectors containing 16835 nucleic acid molecules, host cells into which the expression vectors have been introduced, and nonhuman transgenic animals in which a 16835 gene has been introduced or disrupted. The invention still further provides isolated 16835 proteins, fusion proteins, antigenic peptides and anti-16835 antibodies. Diagnostic methods utilizing compositions of the invention are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2003
    Assignee: Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventor: Rachel Meyers
  • Publication number: 20030040017
    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: August 28, 2002
    Publication date: February 27, 2003
    Applicant: Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventor: Rachel A. Meyers
  • Patent number: 6511834
    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: August 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2003
    Assignee: Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Rachel Meyers, William James Cook
  • Publication number: 20030008370
    Abstract: The invention provides isolated nucleic acids molecules, designated 13295 nucleic acid molecules, which encode novel protein kinases. The invention also provides antisense nucleic acid molecules, recombinant expression vectors containing 13295 nucleic acid molecules, host cells into which the expression vectors have been introduced, and nonhuman transgenic animals in which a 13295 gene has been introduced or disrupted. The invention still further provides isolated 13295 proteins, fusion proteins, antigenic peptides and anti-13295 antibodies. Diagnostic, screening, and therapeutic methods utilizing compositions of the invention are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2002
    Publication date: January 9, 2003
    Inventors: Rachel Meyers, Mark Williamson
  • Patent number: 6500657
    Abstract: The invention provides isolated nucleic acids molecules, designated HYDL-1 nucleic acid molecules, which encode novel hydrolase molecules. The invention also provides antisense nucleic acid molecules, recombinant expression vectors containing HYDL-1 nucleic acid molecules, host cells into which the expression vectors have been introduced, and nonhuman transgenic animals in which an HYDL-1 gene has been introduced or disrupted. The invention still further provides isolated HYDL-1 proteins, fusion proteins, antigenic peptides and anti-HYDL-1 antibodies. Diagnostic methods utilizing compositions of the invention are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Assignee: Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Maria Alexandra Glucksmann, Rachel Meyers, Mark Williamson
  • Publication number: 20020197695
    Abstract: The invention provides isolated nucleic acids molecules, designated 80090, 52874, 52880, 63497, or 33425 nucleic acid molecules, which encode novel fucosyltransferase, seven transmembrane receptor, or RhoGAP family members. The invention also provides antisense nucleic acid molecules, recombinant expression vectors containing 80090, 52874, 52880, 63497, or 33425 nucleic acid molecules, host cells into which the expression vectors have been introduced, and nonhuman transgenic animals in which an 80090, 52874, 52880, 63497, or 33425 gene has been introduced or disrupted. The invention still further provides isolated 80090, 52874, 52880, 63497, or 33425 proteins, fusion proteins, antigenic peptides and anti-80090, 52874, 52880, 63497, or 33425 antibodies. Diagnostic methods utilizing compositions of the invention are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2001
    Publication date: December 26, 2002
    Inventors: Maria A. Glucksmann, Rachel Meyers
  • Publication number: 20020187138
    Abstract: The invention provides isolated nucleic acids molecules, designated 15368 nucleic acid molecules, which encode novel GTP-releasing factor family member family members. The invention also provides antisense nucleic acid molecules, recombinant expression vectors containing 15368 nucleic acid molecules, host cells into which the expression vectors have been introduced, and nonhuman transgenic animals in which a 15368 gene has been introduced or disrupted. The invention still further provides isolated 15368 proteins, fusion proteins, antigenic peptides and anti-15368 antibodies. Diagnostic methods utilizing compositions of the invention are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2001
    Publication date: December 12, 2002
    Inventor: Rachel Meyers