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: 20060223077
    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: September 20, 2005
    Publication date: October 5, 2006
    Applicant: Human Genome Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Jian Ni, Reinhard Ebner, David LaFleur, Paul Moore, Henrik Olsen, Craig Rosen, Steven Ruben, Daniel Soppet, Paul Young, Yanggu Shi, Kimberly Florence, Ying-Fei Wei, Charles Florence, Jing-Shan Hu, Yi Li, Hla Kyaw, Carrie Fischer, Ann Ferrie, Ping Fan, Ping Feng, Gregory Endress, Patrick Dillon, Kenneth Carter, Laurie Brewer, Guo-Liang Yu, Zhizhen Zeng, John Greene
  • Publication number: 20060223088
    Abstract: The present invention relates to human secreted polypeptides, and isolated nucleic acid molecules encoding said polypeptides, useful for diagnosing and treating immune disorders and diseases. 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: February 3, 2006
    Publication date: October 5, 2006
    Inventors: Craig Rosen, Steven Ruben
  • Publication number: 20060193861
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel Tumor Necrosis Factor Receptor proteins. In particular, isolated nucleic acid molecules are provided encoding the human TNFR-6? & -6? proteins. TNFR-6? & -6? polypeptides and antibodies that bind TNFR-6? & -6? 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 TNFR-6? & -6? activity. Also provided are diagnostic methods for detecting immune system-related disorders and therapeutic methods for treating immune system-related disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2006
    Publication date: August 31, 2006
    Applicant: Human Genome Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Reiner Gentz, Reinhard Ebner, Guo-Liang Yu, Steven Ruben, Jian Ni, Ping Feng
  • Publication number: 20060194735
    Abstract: The present invention encompasses albumin fusion proteins. Nucleic acid molecules encoding the albumin fusion proteins of the invention are also encompassed by the invention, as are vectors containing these nucleic acids, host cells transformed with these nucleic acids vectors, and methods of making the albumin fusion proteins of the invention and using these nucleic acids, vectors, and/or host cells. Additionally the present invention encompasses pharmaceutical compositions comprising albumin fusion proteins and methods of treating, preventing, or ameliorating diseases, disordrs or conditions using albumin fusion proteins of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2006
    Publication date: August 31, 2006
    Applicants: Human Genome Sciences, Inc., Delta Biotechnology Limited
    Inventors: Craig Rosen, William Haseltine, David Ballance, Andrew Turner, Steven Ruben
  • Publication number: 20060188962
    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: April 17, 2006
    Publication date: August 24, 2006
    Applicant: Human Genome Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Carter, Ping Feng, Craig Rosen, Steven Ruben, Gregory Endress
  • Publication number: 20060171918
    Abstract: The invention relates to Apoptosis Inducing Molecule-1 (AIM-I) polypeptides useful in biological, diagnostic, clinical or therapeutic arts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2006
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Applicant: Human Genome Sciences, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven Ruben
  • Publication number: 20060166327
    Abstract: Human G-protein coupled receptor polypeptides and DNA (RNA) encoding such polypeptides and a procedure for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques is disclosed. Also disclosed were methods for utilizing such polypeptides for identifying antagonists and agonists to such polypeptides and methods of using the agonists and antagonists therapeutically to treat conditions related to the underexpression and overexpression of the G-protein coupled receptor polypeptides, respectively. Also disclosed are diagnostic methods for detecting a mutation in the G-protein coupled receptor nucleic acid sequences and an altered level of the soluble form of the receptors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2006
    Publication date: July 27, 2006
    Applicant: Human Genome Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Soppet, Yi Li, Craig Rosen, Steven Ruben
  • Publication number: 20060160126
    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: March 15, 2006
    Publication date: July 20, 2006
    Applicant: Human Genome Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Ruben, Daniel Soppet, Reinhard Ebner, Henrik Olsen, Paul Young, John Greene, Ann Ferrie, Guo-Liang Yu, Jian Ni, Craig Rosen, Laurie Brewer, Fouad Janat, Charles Birse
  • Publication number: 20060147454
    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: February 21, 2006
    Publication date: July 6, 2006
    Applicant: Human Genome Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Jian Ni, Steven Ruben
  • Publication number: 20060147982
    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: March 2, 2006
    Publication date: July 6, 2006
    Applicant: Human Genome Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Ruben, Craig Rosen, Kenneth Carter, Patrick Dillon, Gregory Endress, Guo-Liang Yu, Jian Ni, Ping Feng
  • Publication number: 20060141522
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel HLF protein which is a member of the heregulin family. In particular, isolated nucleic acid molecules are provided encoding the human HLF protein. HLF 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 HLF activity. Also provided are diagnostic methods for detecting disorders of the regulation of cell growth and therapeutic methods for treating disorders of the regulation of cell growth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2006
    Publication date: June 29, 2006
    Applicants: Human Genome Sciences, Inc., Georgetown University Medical Center
    Inventors: Paul Young, C. King, Mia Hijazi, Steven Ruben
  • Publication number: 20060140905
    Abstract: The present invention relates to deletion and substitution mutant polypeptides of human chemokine ?-7 (Ck?-7), as well as nucleic acid molecules encoding such polypeptides and processes for producing such polypeptides using recombinant techniques. In one aspect, the invention also relates to uses of the full-length and mature forms of Ck?-7, as well as deletion and substitution mutants, in medical treatment regimens. In particular, the Ck?-7 polypeptides described herein may be employed to treat a variety of conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, inflammation, respiratory diseases, allergy, and IgE-mediated allergic reactions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2006
    Publication date: June 29, 2006
    Applicant: Human Genome Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Haodong Li, Steven Ruben, Theodora Salcedo, Vikram Patel, Robert Nibbs, Gerard Graham
  • Publication number: 20060140942
    Abstract: Human G-protein coupled receptor polypeptides and DNA (RNA) encoding such polypeptides and a procedure for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques is disclosed. Also disclosed were methods for utilizing such polypeptides for identifying antagonists and agonists to such polypeptides and methods of using the agonists and antagonists therapeutically to treat conditions related to the underexpression and overexpression of the G-protein coupled receptor polypeptides, respectively. Also disclosed are diagnostic methods for detecting a mutation in the G-protein coupled receptor nucleic acid sequences and an altered level of the soluble form of the receptors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2006
    Publication date: June 29, 2006
    Applicant: Human Genome Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Soppet, Yi Li, Craig Rosen, Steven Ruben
  • Publication number: 20060121514
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel human polypeptide called Prostacyclin-Stimulating Factor-2 (PSF-2), and isolated polynucleotides encoding this polypeptide. Also provided are vectors, host cells, antibodies, and recombinant methods for producing this human polypeptide. The invention further relates to diagnostic and therapeutic methods useful for diagnosing, preventing, and treating disorders related to this novel human polypeptide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2005
    Publication date: June 8, 2006
    Applicant: Human Genome Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Young, Steven Ruben
  • Publication number: 20060111559
    Abstract: Abstract of the Disclosure The present invention relates to a novel 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 novel human protein and these novel human antibodies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2004
    Publication date: May 25, 2006
    Applicant: Human Genome Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Victor ROSCHKE, Craig ROSEN, Steven RUBEN
  • Publication number: 20060099622
    Abstract: The present invention relates to 12 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: October 11, 2005
    Publication date: May 11, 2006
    Applicant: Human Genome Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Jian Ni, Paul Young, Joseph Kenny, Henrik Olsen, Paul Moore, Ying-Fei Wei, John Greene, Steven Ruben, Ding Liu, Paul Crocker
  • Publication number: 20060099575
    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: September 12, 2001
    Publication date: May 11, 2006
    Inventors: Steven Ruben, Ann Ferrie, Craig Rosen, Kimberly Florence, Kenneth Carter, Daniel Soppet, Guo-Liang Yu, Charles Florence, Paul Young, Jian Ni, Gregory Endress, Ping Feng, Fouad Janat, Charles Birse
  • Publication number: 20060084082
    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 6, 2005
    Publication date: April 20, 2006
    Applicant: Human Genome Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Ruben, Craig Rosen, Daniel Soppet, Kenneth Carter, Daniel Bednarik, Gregory Endress, Guo-Liang Yu, Jian Ni, Ping Feng, Paul Young, John Greene, Ann Ferrie, D. Duan, Jing-Shan Hu, Kimberly Florence, Henrik Olsen, Carrie Fischer, Reinhard Ebner, Laurie Brewer, Paul Moore, Yanggu Shi, David LaFleur, Yi Li, ZhiZhen Zeng, Hla Kyaw
  • Publication number: 20060079670
    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: September 20, 2005
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Applicant: Human Genome Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: George Komatsoulis, Craig Rosen, Steven Ruben, Roxanne Duan, Paul Moore, Yanggu Shi, David LaFleur, Ying-Fei Wei, Jian Ni, Kimberly Florence, Paul Young, Laurie Brewer, Daniel Soppet, Gregory Endress, Reinhard Ebner, Henrik Olsen, Michael Mucenski
  • Publication number: 20060073561
    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 12, 2004
    Publication date: April 6, 2006
    Inventors: Craig Rosen, Steven Ruben, Henrik Olsen, Kevin Baker, Michele Fiscella, Ping Wei, Charles Birse, George Komatsoulis, Gil Choi, Paul Moore, Ram Gupta, Yanggu Shi