Patents by Inventor Weilan Ye
Weilan Ye 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).
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Publication number: 20090297512Abstract: The present invention provides methods of using EGFL7 antagonist to modulate vascular development. Also provided herein are methods of screening for modulators of EGFL7 activity. Furthermore, methods of treatment using EGFL7 antagonists are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2009Publication date: December 3, 2009Applicant: Genentech, Inc.Inventors: Ellen Filvaroff, Weilan Ye, Leon H. Parker, IV, Jo-Anne S. Hongo, Maike Schmidt
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Publication number: 20090220504Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of VEGF antagonists and alpha5beta1 antagonists for treating cancer and inhibiting angiogenesis and/or vascular permeability, including inhibiting abnormal angiogenesis in diseases. The present invention also relates to use of a VEGFR agonists and alpha5beta1 agonists to promote angiogenesis and vascular permeability. The present invention also relates to new anti-alpha5beta1 antibodies, compositions and kits comprising them and methods of making and using them.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2007Publication date: September 3, 2009Inventors: Anan Chuntharapai, Gregory D. Plowman, Marc Tessier-Lavigne, Yan Wu, Weilan Ye
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Publication number: 20090196876Abstract: The present invention relates to transgenic animals, as well as compositions and methods relating to the characterization of gene function. Specifically, the present invention provides transgenic mice comprising disruptions in PRO194, PRO220, PRO241, PRO284, PRO331, PRO354, PRO355, PRO533, PRO541, PRO725, PRO937, PRO1014, PRO1120, PRO1182, PRO1325, PRO1382, PRO1410, PRO1555, PRO1556, PRO1760, PRO1787, PRO1868, PRO4326, PRO4332, PRO4346, PRO4400, PRO6003, PRO6094, PRO6244, PRO9820, PRO9828, PRO10274, PRO16090, PRO19644, PRO21340, PRO92165, PRO85143, PRO1124, PRO1026 or PRO23370 genes.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2005Publication date: August 6, 2009Applicant: Genentech, Inc.Inventors: Fred de Sauvage, Dorothy French, Lino Gonzalez, Asja Praetor, Weilan Ye, Katherin E. Combs, Zhiyong Ding, Allison Anne Byers Horner, Erin Marie Massey, Charles Montgomery, Laurie Jeanette Minze, Carolina Rangel, Tracy Ellen Willis Sevaux, Zheng-Zheng Shi, Mary Jean Sparks, Joy Anne Stala, Peter Vogel
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Publication number: 20090098112Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of VEGF antagonists and a novel anti-?5?1 antibody for treating cancer and inhibiting angiogenesis and/or vascular permability, including inhibiting abnormal angiogenesis in diseases. The present invention also relates to compositions and kits comprising novel anti-?5?1 antibodies and methods of making and using them.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2008Publication date: April 16, 2009Applicant: Genentech, Inc.Inventors: Wei-Ching Liang, Gregory D. Plowman, Yan Wu, Weilan Ye
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Publication number: 20080305106Abstract: The present invention relates to transgenic animals, as well as compositions and methods relating to the characterization of gene function. Specifically, the present invention provides transgenic mice comprising disruptions in PRO256, PRO34421, PRO334, PRO770, PRO983, PRO1009, PRO1107, PRO1158, PRO1250, PRO1317, PRO4334, PRO4395, PRO49192, PRO9799, PRO21175, PRO19837, PRO21331, PRO23949, PRO697 or PRO1480 genes. Such in vivo studies and characterizations may provide valuable identification and discovery of therapeutics and/or treatments useful in the prevention, amelioration or correction of diseases or dysfunctions associated with gene disruptions such as neurological disorders; cardiovascular, endothelial or angiogenic disorders; eye abnormalities; immunological disorders; oncological disorders; bone metabolic abnormalities or disorders; lipid metabolic disorders; or developmental abnormalities.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2005Publication date: December 11, 2008Inventors: Jane Brennan, Frederic J. de Sauvage, Ellen Filvaroff, Iqbal Grewal, Bryan Irving, Jagath Reddy Junutula, Daniel Kirchhofer, Franklin Peale, Heide Phillips, Tracy Tang, Dineli Wickramasinghe, Weilan Ye
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Publication number: 20080160034Abstract: The present invention relates to transgenic animals, as well as compositions and methods relating to the characterization of gene function. Specifically, the present invention provides transgenic mice comprising disruptions in PRO196, PRO217, PRO231, PRO236, PRO245, PRO246, PRO258, PRO287, PRO328, PRO344, PRO357, PRO526, PRO724, PRO731, PRO732, PRO1003, PRO1104, PRO1151, PRO1244, PRO1298, PRO1313, PRO1570, PRO1886, PRO1891, PRO4409, PRO5725, PRO5994, PRO6097, PRO7425, PRO10102, PRO10282, PRO61709 or PRO779 genes. Such in vivo studies and characterizations may provide valuable identification and discovery of therapeutics and/or treatments useful in the prevention, amelioration or correction of diseases or dysfunctions associated with gene disruptions such as neurological disorders; cardiovascular, endothelial or angiogenic disorders; eye abnormalities; immunological disorders; oncological disorders; bone metabolic abnormalities or disorders; lipid metabolic disorders; or developmental abnormalities.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2005Publication date: July 3, 2008Applicant: Genentech, Inc.Inventors: Jane Brennan, Frederic J. de Sauvage, Weilan Ye, Joel A. Edwards, Wenhu Huang, Charles Montgomery, Bobby Joe Payne, Zheng-Zheng Shi, Mary Jean Sparks, Peter Vogel
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Publication number: 20070031437Abstract: The present invention provides methods of using EGFL7 antagonist to modulate vascular development. Also provided herein are methods of screening for modulators of EGFL7 activity. Furthermore, methods of treatment using EGFL7 antagonists are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2006Publication date: February 8, 2007Applicant: Genentech, Inc.Inventors: Ellen Filvaroff, Weilan Ye, Leon Parker, Jo-Anne Hongo, Maike Schmidt
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Patent number: 7135334Abstract: Compositions and methods are disclosed for stimulating or inhibiting angiogenesis and/or cardiovascularization in mammals, including humans. Pharmaceutical compositions are based on polypeptides or antagonists thereto that have been identified for one or more of these uses. Disorders that can be diagnosed, prevented, or treated by the compositions herein include trauma such as wounds, various cancers, and disorders of the vessels including atherosclerosis and cardiac hypertrophy. In addition, the present invention is directed to novel polypeptides and to nucleic acid molecules encoding those polypeptides. Also provided herein are vectors and host cells comprising those nucleic acid sequences, chimeric polypeptide molecules comprising the polypeptides of the present invention fused to heterologous polypeptide sequences, antibodies which bind to the polypeptides of the present invention and to methods for producing the polypeptides of the present invention.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2002Date of Patent: November 14, 2006Assignee: Genentech, Inc.Inventors: Kevin P. Baker, Napoleone Ferrara, Hanspeter Gerber, Mary E. Gerritsen, Audrey Goddard, Paul J. Godowski, Austin L. Gurney, Kenneth J. Hillan, Scot A. Marsters, James Pan, Jean-Philippe F. Stephan, Colin K. Watanabe, P. Mickey Williams, William I. Wood, Weilan Ye
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Publication number: 20050037465Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel polypeptide and to nucleic acid molecules encoding that polypeptide. Also provided herein are methods of treating and diagnosing bone disorders.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2004Publication date: February 17, 2005Inventors: Audrey Goddard, William Wood, Weilan Ye, Zemin Zhang
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Publication number: 20040043927Abstract: Compositions and methods are disclosed for stimulating or inhibiting angiogeniesis and/or cardiovascularization in mammals, including humans. Pharmaceutical compositions are based on polypeptides or antagonists thereto that have been identified for one or more of these uses. Disorders that can be diagnosed, prevented, or treated by the compositions herein include trauma such as wounds, various cancers, and disorders of the vessels including atherosclerosis and cardiac hypertrophy.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2002Publication date: March 4, 2004Applicant: GENENTECH, INC.Inventors: Kevin P. Baker, Napoleone Ferrara, Hanspeter Gerber, Mary E. Gerritsen, Audrey Goddard, Paul J. Godowski, Austin L. Gurney, Kenneth J. Hillan, Scot A. Marsters, James Pan, Jean-Philippe F. Stephan, Colin K. Watanabe, P. Mickey Williams, William I. Wood, Weilan Ye
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Publication number: 20030224984Abstract: Compositions and methods are disclosed for stimulating or inhibiting angiogenesis and/or cardiovascularization in mammals, including humans. Pharmaceutical compositions are based on polypeptides or antagonists thereto that have been identified for one or more of these uses. Disorders that can be diagnosed, prevented, or treated by the compositions herein include trauma such as wounds, various cancers, and disorders of the vessels including atherosclerosis and cardiac hypertrophy.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2002Publication date: December 4, 2003Applicant: Genentech, Inc.Inventors: Kevin P. Baker, Napoleone Ferrara, Hans-Peter Gerber, Mary E. Gerritsen, Audrey Goddard, Paul J. Godowski, Austin L. Gurney, Kenneth J. Hillan, Scot A. Marsters, James Pan, Nicholas F. Paoni, Jean-Philippe F. Stephan, Colin K. Watanabe, P. Mickey Williams, William I. Wood, Weilan Ye
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Publication number: 20030191059Abstract: Compositions and methods are disclosed for stimulating or inhibiting angiogenesis and/or cardiovascularization in mammals, including humans. Pharmaceutical compositions are based on polypeptides or antagonists thereto that have been identified for one or more of these uses. Disorders that can be diagnosed, prevented, or treated by the compositions herein include trauma such as wounds, various cancers, and disorders of the vessels including atherosclerosis and cardiac hypertrophy.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2002Publication date: October 9, 2003Applicant: Genentech, Inc.Inventors: Kevin P. Baker, Napoleone Ferrara, Hanspeter Gerber, Mary E. Gerritsen, Audrey Goddard, Paul J. Godowski, Austin L. Gurney, Kenneth J. Hillan, Scot A. Marsters, James Pan, Jean-Philippe F. Stephan, Colin K. Watanabe, P. Mickey Williams, William I. Wood, Weilan Ye
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Publication number: 20030186866Abstract: Compositions and methods are disclosed for stimulating or inhibiting angiogenesis and/or cardiovascularization in mammals, including humans. Pharmaceutical compositions are based on polypeptides or antagonists thereto that have been identified for one or more of these uses. Disorders that can be diagnosed, prevented, or treated by the compositions herein include trauma such as wounds, various cancers, and disorders of the vessels including atherosclerosis and cardiac hypertrophy.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2002Publication date: October 2, 2003Applicant: Genentech, Inc.Inventors: Kevin P. Baker, Napoleone Ferrara, Hanspeter Gerber, Mary E. Gerritsen, Audrey Goddard, Paul J. Godowski, Austin L. Gurney, Kenneth J. Hillan, Scot A. Marsters, James Pan, Jean-Philippe F. Stephan, Colin K. Watanabe, P. Mickey Williams, William I. Wood, Weilan Ye
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Publication number: 20030125521Abstract: Compositions and methods are disclosed for stimulating or inhibiting angiogenesis and/or cardiovascularization in mammals, including humans. Pharmaceutical compositions are based on polypeptides or antagonists thereto that have been identified for one or more of these uses. Disorders that can be diagnosed, prevented, or treated by the compositions herein include trauma such as wounds, various cancers, and disorders of the vessels including atherosclerosis and cardiac hypertrophy.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2002Publication date: July 3, 2003Applicant: Genentech, Inc.Inventors: Kevin P. Baker, Napoleone Ferrara, Hanspeter Gerber, Mary E. Gerritsen, Audrey Goddard, Paul J. Godowski, Austin L. Gurney, Kenneth J. Hillan, Scot A. Marsters, James Pan, Jean-Philippe F. Stephan, Colin K. Watanabe, P. Mickey Williams, William I. Wood, Weilan Ye
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Publication number: 20030119112Abstract: Compositions and methods are disclosed for stimulating or inhibiting angiogenesis and/or cardiovascularization in mammals, including humans. Pharmaceutical compositions are based on polypeptides or antagonists thereto that have been identified for one or more of these uses. Disorders that can be diagnosed, prevented, or treated by the compositions herein include trauma such as wounds, various cancers, and disorders of the vessels including atherosclerosis and cardiac hypertrophy.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2002Publication date: June 26, 2003Applicant: Genentech, Inc.Inventors: Kevin P. Baker, Napoleone Ferrara, Hanspeter Gerber, Mary E. Gerritsen, Audrey Goddard, Paul J. Godowski, Austin L. Gurney, Kenneth J. Hillan, Scot A. Marsters, James Pan, Jean-Philippe F. Stephan, Colin K. Watanabe, P. Mickey Williams, William I. Wood, Weilan Ye
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Publication number: 20030109438Abstract: Compositions and methods are disclosed for stimulating or inhibiting angiogenesis and/or cardiovascularization in mammals, including humans. Pharmaceutical compositions are based on polypeptides or antagonists thereto that have been identified for one or more of these uses. Disorders that can be diagnosed, prevented, or treated by the compositions herein include trauma such as wounds, various cancers, and disorders of the vessels including atherosclerosis and cardiac hypertrophy.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2002Publication date: June 12, 2003Applicant: Genentech, Inc.Inventors: Kevin P. Baker, Napoleone Ferrara, Hanspeter Gerber, Mary E. Gerritsen, Audrey Goddard, Paul J. Godowski, Austin L. Gurney, Kenneth J. Hillan, Scot A. Marsters, James Pan, Jean-Philippe F. Stephan, Colin K. Watanabe, P. Mickey Williams, William I. Wood, Weilan Ye
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Publication number: 20030105012Abstract: Compositions and methods are disclosed for stimulating or inhibiting angiogenesis and/or cardiovascularization in mammals, including humans. Pharmaceutical compositions are based on polypeptides or antagonists thereto that have been identified for one or more of these uses. Disorders that can be diagnosed, prevented, or treated by the compositions herein include trauma such as wounds, various cancers, and disorders of the vessels including atherosclerosis and cardiac hypertrophy.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2002Publication date: June 5, 2003Applicant: Genentech, Inc.Inventors: Kevin P. Baker, Napoleone Ferrara, Hanspeter Gerber, Mary E. Gerritsen, Audrey Goddard, Paul J. Godowski, Austin L. Gurney, Kenneth J. Hillan, Scot A. Marsters, James Pan, Jean-Philippe F. Stephan, Colin K. Watanabe, P. Mickey Williams, William I. Wood, Weilan Ye
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Publication number: 20030105013Abstract: Compositions and methods are disclosed for stimulating or inhibiting angiogenesis and/or cardiovascularization in mammals, including humans. Pharmaceutical compositions are based on polypeptides or antagonists thereto that have been identified for one or more of these uses. Disorders that can be diagnosed, prevented, or treated by the compositions herein include trauma such as wounds, various cancers, and disorders of the vessels including atherosclerosis and cardiac hypertrophy.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2002Publication date: June 5, 2003Applicant: Genentech, Inc.Inventors: Kevin P. Baker, Napoleone Ferrara, Hanspeter Gerber, Mary E. Gerritsen, Audrey Goddard, Paul J. Godowski, Austin L. Gurney, Kenneth J. Hillan, Scot A. Marsters, James Pan, Jean-Philippe F. Stephan, Colin K. Watanabe, P. Mickey Williams, William I. Wood, Weilan Ye
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Publication number: 20030105011Abstract: Compositions and methods are disclosed for stimulating or inhibiting angiogenesis and/or cardiovascularization in mammals, including humans. Pharmaceutical compositions are based on polypeptides or antagonists thereto that have been identified for one or more of these uses. Disorders that can be diagnosed, prevented, or treated by the compositions herein include trauma such as wounds, various cancers, and disorders of the vessels including atherosclerosis and cardiac hypertrophy.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2002Publication date: June 5, 2003Applicant: Genentech, Inc.Inventors: Kevin P. Baker, Napoleone Ferrara, Hanspeter Gerber, Mary E. Gerritsen, Audrey Goddard, Paul J. Godowski, Austin L. Gurney, Kenneth J. Hillan, Scot A. Marsters, James Pan, Jean-Philippe F. Stephan, Colin K. Watanabe, P. Mickey Williams, William I. Wood, Weilan Ye
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Publication number: 20030100497Abstract: Compositions and methods are disclosed for stimulating or inhibiting angiogenesis and/or cardiovascularization in mammals, including humans. Pharmaceutical compositions are based on polypeptides or antagonists thereto that have been identified for one or more of these uses. Disorders that can be diagnosed, prevented, or treated by the compositions herein include trauma such as wounds, various cancers, and disorders of the vessels including atherosclerosis and cardiac hypertrophy.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2002Publication date: May 29, 2003Applicant: Genentech, Inc.Inventors: Kevin P. Baker, Napoleone Ferrara, Hanspeter Gerber, Mary E. Gerritsen, Audrey Goddard, Paul J. Godowski, Austin L. Gurney, Kenneth J. Hillan, Scot A. Marsters, James Pan, Jean-Philippe F. Stephan, Colin K. Watanabe, P. Mickey Williams, William I. Wood, Weilan Ye