Patents by Inventor Steven Ruben

Steven Ruben 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: 20070207943
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel human proteins designated Interleukin-21 (IL-21) and Interleukin-22 (IL-22), and isolated polynucleotides encoding these proteins. Also provided are vectors, host cells, antibodies, and recombinant methods for producing these human proteins. The invention further relates to diagnostic and therapeutic methods useful for diagnosing and treating disorders related to these novel human proteins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2007
    Publication date: September 6, 2007
    Applicant: Human Genome Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Reinhard Ebner, Steven Ruben
  • Publication number: 20070203070
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel human secreted proteins and isolated nucleic acids containing the coding regions of the genes encoding such proteins. Also provided are vectors, host cells, antibodies, and recombinant methods for producing human secreted proteins. The invention further relates to diagnostic and therapeutic methods useful for diagnosing and treating diseases, disorders, and/or conditions related to these novel human secreted proteins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2007
    Publication date: August 30, 2007
    Applicant: Human Genome Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig Rosen, Steven Ruben, Yi Li, Zhizhen Zeng, Hla Kyaw, Carrie Fischer, Haodong Li, Daniel Soppet, Reiner Gentz, Ying-Fei Wei, Paul Moore, Paul Young, John Greene, Ann Ferrie, Gregg Hastings
  • Publication number: 20070190612
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel human secreted proteins and isolated nucleic acids containing the coding regions of the genes encoding such proteins. Also provided are vectors, host cells, antibodies, and recombinant methods for producing human secreted proteins. The invention further relates to diagnostic and therapeutic methods useful for diagnosing and treating diseases, disorders, and/or conditions related to these novel human secreted proteins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2007
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Applicant: Human Genome Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Jian Ni, Steven Ruben, Craig Rosen, Reinhard Ebner, Kimberly Florence, Paul Young, Charles Birse, Kenneth Carter, George Komatsoulis
  • Publication number: 20070172457
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel human proteins designated Interleukin-21 (IL-21) and Interleukin-22 (IL-22), and isolated polynucleotides encoding these proteins. Also provided are vectors, host cells, antibodies, and recombinant methods for producing these human proteins. The invention further relates to diagnostic and therapeutic methods useful for diagnosing, treating, and/or preventing disorders related to these novel human proteins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2007
    Publication date: July 26, 2007
    Applicant: Human Genome Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Reinhard Ebner, Steven Ruben
  • Publication number: 20070172830
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel human secreted proteins and isolated nucleic acids containing the coding regions of the genes encoding such proteins. Also provided are vectors, host cells, antibodies, and recombinant methods for producing human secreted proteins. The invention further relates to diagnostic and therapeutic methods useful for diagnosing and treating diseases, disorders, and/or conditions related to these novel human secreted proteins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2004
    Publication date: July 26, 2007
    Applicant: Human Genome Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Ruben, Kimberly Florence, Jian Ni, Craig Rosen, Kenneth Carter, Paul Moore, Henrik Olsen, Yanggu Shi, Paul Young, Ying-Fei Wei, Laurie Brewer, Daniel Soppet, David LaFleur, Gregory Endress, Reinhard Ebner, Charles Birse
  • Publication number: 20070160595
    Abstract: The present invention relates to TR20 polypeptides. In particular, isolated nucleic acid molecules are provided encoding human TR20 protein. TR20 polypeptides are also provided as are vectors, host cells and recombinant methods for producing the same. The invention further relates to screening methods for identifying agonists and antagonists of TR20 activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2006
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Applicant: Human Genome Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Ruben, Kevin Baker, Jian Ni
  • Publication number: 20070160603
    Abstract: The present invention relates to antibodies and related molecules that immunospecifically bind to Tumor Necrosis Factor Delta (TNF-delta; APRIL). The present invention also relates to methods and compositions for detecting, diagnosing, prognosing, treating, preventing, or ameliorating a disease or disorder associated with aberrant APRIL or APRIL receptor expression or aberrant function of APRIL or APRIL receptor, comprising antibodies or fragments or variants thereof, or related molecules, that immunospecifically bind to APRIL.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2006
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Applicant: Human Genome Sciences, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven Ruben
  • Publication number: 20070154474
    Abstract: The present invention relates to PSGR, a novel prostate specific gene with homology to a G-protein coupled receptor overexpressed in prostate cancer. More specifically, the invention relates to PSGR polynucleotides and the polypeptides encoded by these polynucleotides, and the use of PSGR polynucleotides and polypeptides for detecting disorders of the reproductive system, including disorders of the prostate, particularly the presence of cancer. This invention relates to PSGR polynucleotides and polypeptides as well as vectors, host cells, antibodies directed to PSGR polynucleotides and polypeptides and recombinant and synthetic methods for producing the same. Also provided are methods for diagnosing, treating, preventing, and/or prognosing disorders related to the prostate, including cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2006
    Publication date: July 5, 2007
    Applicant: Human Genome Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Soppet, Yi Li, Craig Rosen, Steven Ruben
  • Publication number: 20070154912
    Abstract: The present invention relates to 87 novel human secreted proteins and isolated nucleic acids containing the coding regions of the genes encoding such proteins. Also provided are vectors, host cells, antibodies, and recombinant methods for producing human secreted proteins. The invention further relates to diagnostic and therapeutic methods useful for diagnosing and treating disorders related to these novel human secreted proteins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2006
    Publication date: July 5, 2007
    Applicant: Human Genome Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Young, John Greene, Ann Ferrie, Steven Ruben, Craig Rosen, Roxanne Duan, Jing-Shan Hu, Kimberly Florence, Henrik Olsen, Reinhard Ebner, Laurie Brewer, Paul Moore, Yanggu Shi, David LaFleur, Jian Ni
  • Publication number: 20070154918
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel human secreted proteins and isolated nucleic acids containing the coding regions of the genes encoding such proteins. Also provided are vectors, host cells, antibodies, and recombinant methods for producing human secreted proteins. The invention further relates to diagnostic and therapeutic methods useful for diagnosing and treating disorders related to these novel human secreted proteins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2006
    Publication date: July 5, 2007
    Applicant: Human Genome Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: David LaFleur, Steven Ruben, Craig Rosen, Paul Moore, Yanggu Shi, Hla Kyaw, Ying-Fei Wei
  • Publication number: 20070154910
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel human secreted proteins and isolated nucleic acids containing the coding regions of the genes encoding such proteins. Also provided are vectors, host cells, antibodies, and recombinant methods for producing human secreted proteins. The invention further re lates to diagnostic and therapeutic methods useful for diagnosing and treating diseases, disorders, and/or conditions related to these novel human secreted proteins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2006
    Publication date: July 5, 2007
    Applicant: Human Genome Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Moore, Steven Ruben, David LaFleur, Yanggu Shi, Craig Rosen, Henrik Olsen, Reinhard Ebner, Laurie Brewer
  • Publication number: 20070122405
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a human protein called Human G-protein Chemokine Receptor (CCR5) HDGNR10, and isolated polynucleotides encoding this protein. The invention is also directed to human antibodies that bind Human G-protein Chemokine Receptor (CCR5) HDGNR10 and to polynucleotides encoding those antibodies. Also provided are vectors, host cells, antibodies, and recombinant methods for producing Human G-protein Chemokine Receptor (CCR5) HDGNR10 and human anti-Human G-protein Chemokine Receptor (CCR5) HDGNR10 antibodies. The invention further relates to diagnostic and therapeutic methods useful for diagnosing and treating diseases, disorders, and/or conditions related to this human protein and these human antibodies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2006
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Applicant: Human Genome Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Viktor Roschke, Craig Rosen, Steven Ruben
  • Publication number: 20070055056
    Abstract: The present invention relates to human secreted polypeptides, and isolated nucleic acid molecules encoding said polypeptides, useful for diagnosing and treating diabetes mellitus and/or conditions related to diabetes. Antibodies that bind these polypeptides are also encompassed by the present invention. Also encompassed by the invention are vectors, host cells, and recombinant and synthetic methods for producing said polynucleotides, polypeptides, and/or antibodies. The invention further encompasses screening methods for identifying agonists and antagonists of polynucleotides and polypeptides of the invention. The present invention further encompasses methods and compositions for inhibiting or enhancing the production and function of the polypeptides of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2003
    Publication date: March 8, 2007
    Inventors: Craig Rosen, Steven Ruben
  • Publication number: 20070048818
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel human secreted proteins and isolated nucleic acids containing the coding regions of the genes encoding such proteins. Also provided are vectors, host cells, antibodies, and recombinant methods for producing human secreted proteins. The invention further relates to diagnostic and therapeutic methods useful for diagnosing and treating diseases, disorders, and/or conditions related to these novel human secreted proteins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2004
    Publication date: March 1, 2007
    Applicant: Human Genome Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig Rosen, Steven Ruben, George Komatsoulis
  • Publication number: 20070048297
    Abstract: The present invention relates to human secreted polypeptides, and isolated nucleic acid molecules encoding said polypeptides, useful for diagnosing and treating diseases, disorders, and/or conditions related to said human secreted proteins. Antibodies that bind these polypeptides are also encompassed by the present invention. Also encompassed by the invention are vectors, host cells, and recombinant and synthetic methods for producing said polynucleotides, polypeptides, and/or antibodies. The invention further encompasses screening methods for identifying agonists and antagonists of polynucleotides and polypeptides of the invention. The present invention further encompasses methods and compositions for inhibiting or enhancing the production and function of the polypeptides of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2004
    Publication date: March 1, 2007
    Applicant: Human Genome Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig Rosen, Steven Ruben
  • Publication number: 20070041963
    Abstract: The present invention relates to human secreted polypeptides, and isolated nucleic acid molecules encoding said polypeptides, useful for diagnosing and treating diseases, disorders, and/or conditions related to said human secreted proteins. Antibodies that bind these polypeptides are also encompassed by the present invention. Also encompassed by the invention are vectors, host cells, and recombinant and synthetic methods for producing said polynucleotides, polypeptides, and/or antibodies. The invention further encompasses screening methods for identifying agonists and antagonists of polynucleotides and polypeptides of the invention. The present invention further encompasses methods and compositions for inhibiting or enhancing the production and function of the polypeptides of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2004
    Publication date: February 22, 2007
    Inventors: Craig Rosen, Steven Ruben
  • Publication number: 20070042361
    Abstract: The present invention relates to human secreted polypeptides, and isolated nucleic acid molecules encoding said polypeptides, useful for diagnosing and treating cancer and other hyperproliferative diseases and disorders. Antibodies that bind these polypeptides are also encompassed by the present invention. Also encompassed by the invention are vectors, host cells, and recombinant and synthetic methods for producing said polynucleotides, polypeptides, and/or antibodies. The invention further encompasses screening methods for identifying agonists and antagonists of polynucleotides and polypeptides of the invention. The present invention further encompasses methods and compositions for inhibiting or enhancing the production and function of the polypeptides of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2002
    Publication date: February 22, 2007
    Inventors: Craig Rosen, Steven Ruben
  • Publication number: 20070042416
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel human protein called Dendritic Enriched Secreted Lymphocyte Activation Molecule, and isolated polynucleotides encoding this protein. Also provided are vectors, host cells, antibodies, and recombinant methods for producing this human protein. The invention further relates to diagnostic and therapeutic methods useful for diagnosing and treating disorders related to this novel human protein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2006
    Publication date: February 22, 2007
    Applicant: Human Genome Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Young, Steven Ruben
  • Publication number: 20070037206
    Abstract: The present invention relates to human secreted polypeptides, and isolated nucleic acid molecules encoding said polypeptides, useful for diagnosing and treating diseases, disorders, and/or conditions related to said human secreted proteins. Antibodies that bind these polypeptides are also encompassed by the present invention. Also encompassed by the invention are vectors, host cells, and recombinant and synthetic methods for producing said polynucleotides, polypeptides, and/or antibodies. The invention further encompasses screening methods for identifying agonists and antagonists of polynucleotides and polypeptides of the invention. The present invention further encompasses methods and compositions for inhibiting or enhancing the production and function of the polypeptides of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2002
    Publication date: February 15, 2007
    Inventors: Craig Rosen, Steven Ruben
  • Publication number: 20070032414
    Abstract: The present invention relates to human secreted polypeptides, and isolated nucleic acid molecules encoding said polypeptides, useful for diagnosing and treating cardiovascular diseases, disorders, and/or conditions related thereto. Antibodies that bind these polypeptides are also encompassed by the present invention. Also encompassed by the invention are vectors, host cells and recombinant and synthetic methods for producing said polynucleotides, polypeptides, and/or antibodies. The invention further encompasses screening methods for identifying agonists and antagonists of polynucleotides and polypeptides of the invention. The present invention further encompasses methods and compositions for inhibiting or enhancing the production and function of the polypeptides of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2002
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventors: Craig Rosen, Steven Ruben