Patents by Inventor Suzanne A. W. Fuqua

Suzanne A. W. Fuqua 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).

  • Detection of estrogen receptor-beta and methods for diagnosis and classification of cancer
    Publication number: 20030087312
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for detection of estrogen receptor-&bgr; in human tissues are provided. The compositions are monoclonal antibodies specific for estrogen receptor-&bgr; binding. The method provided is a prognostic method and/or a predictive assay for cancer, including breast cancer. The assay provided uses a estrogen receptor-&bgr; antibody that has both high affinity and specificity and can be used in archival tissue sections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2001
    Publication date: May 8, 2003
    Inventors: Robert J. Christy, Yi-Chun J. Wang, Suzanne A.W. Fuqua
  • Methods and compositions for detection, diagnosis and prediction of antiestrogen-resistant breast cancer
    Publication number: 20020164663
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods for the detection, diagnosis and prediction of tamoxifen-resistant breast cancer. Genetic and antibody probes and methods useful in determining the presence and monitoring the progression of breast cancer are also described. The methods involve determining polypeptide or mRNA expression of the genes encoding the angiogenic agents or receptors TIE-2, EDNRA, TGF&bgr;3, TGFR&bgr;III, VEGFR1, VEGF or bFGFR. Also described are procedures for combination therapies utilizing antiangiogenic agents or gene therapy directed towards TIE-2, EDNRA, TGF&bgr;3, TGFR&bgr;III, VEGFR1, VEGF or bFGFR, in combination with tamoxifen treatment of breast cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2001
    Publication date: November 7, 2002
    Applicant: BOARD OF REGENTS, THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
    Inventors: Suzanne A. W. Fuqua, William Friedrichs