Patents by Inventor Wenfeng Xu

Wenfeng Xu 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: 20070135347
    Abstract: Cytokines and their receptors have proven usefulness in both basic research and as therapeutics. The present invention provides a new human cytokine receptor designated as “Zcytor16.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2007
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Inventors: Scott Presnell, Wenfeng Xu, Wayne Kindsvogel, Zhi Chen
  • Publication number: 20070134745
    Abstract: Cytokines and their receptors have proven usefulness in both basic research and as therapeutics. The present invention provides a new human cytokine receptor designated as “Zcytor16.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2007
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Inventors: Scott Presnell, Wenfeng Xu, Wayne Kindsvogel, Zhi Chen
  • Publication number: 20070134237
    Abstract: Cytokines and their receptors have proven usefulness in both basic research and as therapeutics. The present invention provides a new human cytokine receptor designated as “Zcytor16.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2007
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Inventors: Scott Presnell, Wenfeng Xu, Wayne Kindsvogel, Zhi Chen
  • Publication number: 20070122879
    Abstract: Novel methods are disclosed for forming a heterodimeric receptor complex with IL-28R and CRF2-4. The methods may be used for detecting and treating viral infections in in vitro and in vivo. Ligand-binding receptor polypeptides can also be used to block ligand activity in vitro and in vivo. The present invention also includes methods for producing the protein, uses therefor and antibodies thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2006
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Inventors: Scott Presnell, Wenfeng Xu, Julia Novak, Theodore Whitmore, Francis Grant, Wayne Kindsvogel, Kevin Klucher
  • Publication number: 20070122883
    Abstract: Cytokines and their receptors have proven usefulness in both basic research and as therapeutics. The present invention provides a new human cytokine receptor designated as “Zcytor16.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2007
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Inventors: Scott Presnell, Wenfeng Xu, Wayne Kindsvogel, Zhi Chen
  • Publication number: 20070117165
    Abstract: Novel polypeptides, polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides, and related compositions and methods are disclosed for zcytor19, a novel class II cytokine receptor. The polypeptides may be used within methods for detecting ligands that stimulate the proliferation and/or development of hematopoietic, lymphoid and myeloid cells in vitro and in vivo. Ligand-binding receptor polypeptides can also be used to block ligand activity in vitro and in vivo. The polynucleotides encoding zcytor19, are located on chromosome 1p36.11, and can be used to identify a region of the genome associated with human disease states. The present invention also includes methods for producing the protein, uses therefor and antibodies thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2006
    Publication date: May 24, 2007
    Inventors: Scott Presnell, Wenfeng Xu, Julia Novak, Theodore Whitmore, Francis Grant
  • Publication number: 20070111942
    Abstract: Novel polypeptides, polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides, and related compositions and methods are disclosed for zcytor19, a novel class II cytokine receptor. The polypeptides may be used within methods for detecting ligands that stimulate the proliferation and/or development of hematopoietic, lymphoid and myeloid cells in vitro and in vivo. Ligand-binding receptor polypeptides can also be used to block ligand activity in vitro and in vivo. The polynucleotides encoding zcytor19, are located on chromosome 1p36.11, and can be used to identify a region of the genome associated with human disease states. The present invention also includes methods for producing the protein, uses therefor and antibodies thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2006
    Publication date: May 17, 2007
    Inventors: SCOTT PRESNELL, Wenfeng Xu, Julia Novak, Theodore Whitmore, Francis Grant
  • Patent number: 7217790
    Abstract: Novel secreted and membrane bound tumor necrosis factor receptor (TNFR) polypeptides, polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides, antibodies and related compositions and methods are disclosed. The polypeptides may be used for detecting ligands, agonists and antagonists. The polypeptides, polynucleotides and antibodies may also be used in methods that modulate inflammation, tumor growth and metastasis, infection, immunity, and cellular maturation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2007
    Assignee: ZymoGenetics, Inc.
    Inventors: Wenfeng Xu, Catherine E. Lofton-Day, Randal M. Henne, Scott R. Presnell, Yue Yao, Julia E. Novak
  • Publication number: 20070106068
    Abstract: Cytokines and their receptors have proven usefulness in both basic research and as therapeutics. The present invention provides a new human cytokine receptor designated as “Zcytor16.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2006
    Publication date: May 10, 2007
    Inventors: Scott Presnell, Wenfeng Xu, Wayne Kindsvogel, Zhi Chen
  • Publication number: 20070073041
    Abstract: Tumor necrosis factors and their receptors have proven usefulness in both basic research and as therapeutics. The present invention provides a new human tumor necrosis factor receptor designated as “Ztnfr12.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2006
    Publication date: March 29, 2007
    Inventors: Jane Gross, Wenfeng Xu, Randal Henne, Francis Grant
  • Publication number: 20070066805
    Abstract: Tumor necrosis factors and their receptors have proven usefulness in both basic research and as therapeutics. The present invention provides a new human tumor necrosis factor receptor designated as “Ztnfr12.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2006
    Publication date: March 22, 2007
    Inventors: Jane Gross, Wenfeng Xu, Randal Henne, Francis Grant
  • Publication number: 20070060742
    Abstract: Tumor necrosis factors and their receptors have proven usefulness in both basic research and as therapeutics. The present invention provides a new human tumor necrosis factor receptor designated as “Ztnfr12.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2006
    Publication date: March 15, 2007
    Inventors: Jane Gross, Wenfeng Xu, Randal Henne, Francis Grant
  • Patent number: 7189839
    Abstract: Cytokines and their receptors have proven usefulness in both basic research and as therapeutics. The present invention provides a new human cytokine receptor designated as “Zcytor16.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2007
    Assignee: ZymoGenetics, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott R. Presnell, Wenfeng Xu, Wayne Kindsvogel, Zhi Chen
  • Patent number: 7189394
    Abstract: A method for treating IL-20 induced inflammation. An antagonist to IL-20 is administered to treat inflammation and associated diseases. The antagonist can be an antibody that binds to IL-20 or its receptor or a soluble receptor that binds to IL-20. Examples of such diseases are adult respiratory disease, psoriasis, eczema, contact dermatitis, atopic dermatitis, septic shock, multiple organ failure, inflammatory lung injury, bacterial pneumonia, inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2007
    Assignee: ZymoGenetics, Inc.
    Inventors: Penny Thompson, Donald C. Foster, Wenfeng Xu, Hal Blumberg, Yasmin A. Chandrasekher
  • Publication number: 20070048846
    Abstract: Novel polypeptides, polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides, and related compositions and methods are disclosed for zcytor19, a novel class II cytokine receptor. The polypeptides may be used within methods for detecting ligands that stimulate the proliferation and/or development of hematopoietic, lymphoid and myeloid cells in vitro and in vivo. Ligand-binding receptor polypeptides can also be used to block ligand activity in vitro and in vivo. The polynucleotides encoding zcytor19, are located on chromosome 1p36.11, and can be used to identify a region of the genome associated with human disease states. The present invention also includes methods for producing the protein, uses therefor and antibodies thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2006
    Publication date: March 1, 2007
    Inventors: SCOTT PRESNELL, WENFENG XU, JULIA NOVAK, THEODORE WHITMORE, FRANCIS GRANT
  • Publication number: 20070048804
    Abstract: Novel polypeptides, polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides, and related compositions and methods are disclosed for zcytor19, a novel class II cytokine receptor. The polypeptides may be used within methods for detecting ligands that stimulate the proliferation and/or development of hematopoietic, lymphoid and myeloid cells in vitro and in vivo. Ligand-binding receptor polypeptides can also be used to block ligand activity in vitro and in vivo. The polynucleotides encoding zcytor19, are located on chromosome 1p36.11, and can be used to identify a region of the genome associated with human disease states. The present invention also includes methods for producing the protein, uses therefor and antibodies thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2006
    Publication date: March 1, 2007
    Inventors: Scott Presnell, Wenfeng Xu, Julia Novak, Theodore Whitmore, Francis Grant
  • Publication number: 20070048847
    Abstract: Novel methods are disclosed for forming a heterodimeric receptor complex with IL-28R and CRF2-4. The methods may be used for detecting and treating viral infections in in vitro and in vivo. Ligand-binding receptor polypeptides can also be used to block ligand activity in vitro and in vivo. The present invention also includes methods for producing the protein, uses therefor and antibodies, and methods of making antibodies, thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2006
    Publication date: March 1, 2007
    Inventors: SCOTT PRESNELL, Wenfeng Xu, Julia Novak, Theodore Whitmore, Francis Grant, Wayne Kindsvogel, Kevin Klucher
  • Publication number: 20070048799
    Abstract: Novel polypeptides, polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides, and related compositions and methods are disclosed for zcytor19, a novel class II cytokine receptor. The polypeptides may be used within methods for detecting ligands that stimulate the proliferation and/or development of hematopoietic, lymphoid and myeloid cells in vitro and in vivo. Ligand-binding receptor polypeptides can also be used to block ligand activity in vitro and in vivo. The polynucleotides encoding zcytor19, are located on chromosome 1p36.11, and can be used to identify a region of the genome associated with human disease states. The present invention also includes methods for producing the protein, uses therefor and antibodies thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2006
    Publication date: March 1, 2007
    Inventors: SCOTT PRESNELL, WENFENG XU, JULIA NOVAK, THEODORE WHITMORE, FRANCIS GRANT
  • Publication number: 20060286092
    Abstract: Novel methods of using isolated polypeptides, isolated polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides, and related compositions are disclosed for pNKp30 protein. The methods involved modulating the proliferation of T-cells in vitro and in vivo and modulation of immune response. The present invention also includes methods for producing pNKp30, including soluble molecules, uses therefor and antibodies thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2006
    Publication date: December 21, 2006
    Inventors: Zeren Gao, Steven Levin, Christopher Clegg, Jane Gross, Wenfeng Xu, Frederick Ramsdell, Cameron Brandt
  • Publication number: 20060286093
    Abstract: Soluble, secreted tumor necrosis factor receptor polypeptides, polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides, and related compositions and methods are disclosed. The polypeptides comprise one cysteine-rich repeat that is homologous to other tumor necrosis factor receptors, such as transmembrane activator and CAML-interactor (TACI). The polypeptides may be used for detecting ligands, agonists and antagonists. The polypeptides may also be used in methods that modulate B cell activation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2006
    Publication date: December 21, 2006
    Inventors: Jane Gross, Wenfeng Xu, Karen Madden, David Yee