Patents by Inventor Ying-Fei Wei

Ying-Fei Wei 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).

  • Patent number: 8372948
    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: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: Human Genome Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Jian Ni, Paul E. Young, Joseph J. Kenny, Henrik S. Olsen, Paul A. Moore, Ying-Fei Wei, John M. Greene, Steven M. Ruben, Ding Liu, Paul R. Crocker
  • Patent number: 8268979
    Abstract: A human mutY polypeptide and DNA (RNA) encoding such polypeptide and a procedure for producing such polypeptide by recombinant techniques is disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for utilizing such polypeptide for preventing and/or treating diseases associated with a mutation in this gene. Diagnostic assays for identifying mutations in nucleic acid sequence encoding a polypeptide of the present invention and for detecting altered levels of the polypeptide of the present invention for detecting diseases, for example, cancer, are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Human Genome Sciences, Inc.
    Inventor: Ying-Fei Wei
  • Publication number: 20110224415
    Abstract: A human mutY polypeptide and DNA (RNA) encoding such polypeptide and a procedure for producing such polypeptide by recombinant techniques is disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for utilizing such polypeptide for preventing and/or treating diseases associated with a mutation in this gene. Diagnostic assays for identifying mutations in nucleic acid sequence encoding a polypeptide of the present invention and for detecting altered levels of the polypeptide of the present invention for detecting diseases, for example, cancer, are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2011
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Applicant: Human Genome Sciences, Inc.
    Inventor: Ying-Fei Wei
  • Patent number: 7927803
    Abstract: A human mutY polypeptide and DNA (RNA) encoding such polypeptide and a procedure for producing such polypeptide by recombinant techniques is disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for utilizing such polypeptide for preventing and/or treating diseases associated with a mutation in this gene. Diagnostic assays for identifying mutations in nucleic acid sequence encoding a polypeptide of the present invention and for detecting altered levels of the polypeptide of the present invention for detecting diseases, for example, cancer, are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignee: Human Genome Sciences, Inc.
    Inventor: Ying-Fei Wei
  • Patent number: 7838636
    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: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: Human Genome Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven M. Ruben, Craig A. Rosen, Ying-Fei Wei
  • Patent number: 7829293
    Abstract: The present invention concerns a member of the human chemokine CC protein family. In particular, isolated nucleic acid molecules are provided encoding the chemokine ?-15 protein. Chemokine ?-15 polypeptides are also provided. The invention further concerns diagnostic methods for detecting thymus disorders and therapeutic methods for modulating bone marrow cell proliferation and differentiation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: Human Genome Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Ying-Fei Wei, Brent L. Kreider, Craig A. Rosen
  • Publication number: 20100130417
    Abstract: The present invention discloses transforming growth factor alpha HII polypeptides and polynucleotides encoding such polypeptides. Also provided is a procedure for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques and therapeutic uses of the polypeptides which include stimulating wound healing, treating neurological disorders, treating ocular disorders, treating kidney and liver disorders, and stimulating embryogenesis and angiogenesis. Also disclosed are antagonists against such polypeptides and their use as a therapeutic to treat neoplasia. Also disclosed are diagnostic assays for detecting altered levels of the polypeptide of the present invention and mutations in the nucleic acid sequences which encode the polypeptides of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2009
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Inventors: Ying-Fei Wei, Paul S. Meissner, Jian Ni
  • Publication number: 20090311256
    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: November 3, 2008
    Publication date: December 17, 2009
    Applicant: Human Genome Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Jian Ni, Paul E. Young, Joseph J. Kenny, Henrik S. Olsen, Paul A. Moore, Ying-Fei Wei, John M. Greene, Steven M. Ruben, Ding Liu, Paul R. Crocker
  • Publication number: 20090088555
    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: November 20, 2008
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Applicant: Human Genome Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: David W. LaFleur, Steven M. Ruben, Craig A. Rosen, Paul A. Moore, Yanggu Shi, Hla Kyaw, Ying-Fei Wei
  • Patent number: 7511017
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel human gene encoding a polypeptide which is a member of the TNF receptor family, and has now been found to bind TRAIL. More specifically, an isolated nucleic acid molecule is provided encoding a human polypeptide named tumor necrosis factor receptor-5, sometimes referred to as “TNFR-5” or “TR5,” and now referred to hereinafter as “TRAIL receptor without intracellular domain” or “TRID.” TRID 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 or antagonists of TRAIL polypeptide activity. Also provided are diagnostic and therapeutic methods utilizing such compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2009
    Assignee: Human Genome Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Ying-Fei Wei, Jian Ni, Reiner L. Gentz, Steven M. Ruben
  • Publication number: 20090029380
    Abstract: A human mutY polypeptide and DNA (RNA) encoding such polypeptide and a procedure for producing such polypeptide by recombinant techniques is disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for utilizing such polypeptide for preventing and/or treating diseases associated with a mutation in this gene. Diagnostic assays for identifying mutations in nucleic acid sequence encoding a polypeptide of the present invention and for detecting altered levels of the polypeptide of the present invention for detecting diseases, for example, cancer, are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2008
    Publication date: January 29, 2009
    Applicant: Human Genome Sciences, Inc.
    Inventor: Ying-Fei Wei
  • Publication number: 20090005301
    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 7, 2007
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Applicant: Human Genome Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Jian Ni, Reinhard Ebner, David W. LaFleur, Paul A. Moore, Henrik S. Olsen, Craig A. Rosen, Steven M. Ruben, Daniel R. Soppet, Paul E. Young, Yanggu Shi, Kimberly A. Florence, Ying-Fei Wei, Charles Florence, Jing-Shan Hu, Yi Li, Hla Kyaw, Carrie L. Fischer, Ann M. Ferrie, Ping Fan, Ping Feng, Gregory A. Endress, Patrick J. Dillon, Kenneth C. Carter, Laurie A. Brewer, Guo-Liang Yu, Zhizhen Zeng, John M. Greene
  • Patent number: 7470510
    Abstract: A human mutY polypeptide and DNA (RNA) encoding such polypeptide and a procedure for producing such polypeptide by recombinant techniques is disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for utilizing such polypeptide for preventing and/or treating diseases associated with a mutation in this gene. Diagnostic assays for identifying mutations in nucleic acid sequence endcoding a polypeptide of the present invention and for detecting altered levels of the polypeptide of the present invention for detecting diseases, for example, cancer, area also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2008
    Assignee: Human Genome Sciences, Inc.
    Inventor: Ying-Fei Wei
  • Publication number: 20080317756
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel CK?-5 protein which is a member of the alpha chemokine family. In particular, isolated nucleic acid molecules are provided encoding the human CK?-5 protein. CK?-5 polypeptides are also provided, as are vectors, host cells and recombinant methods for producing the same. Antibodies and fragments thereof that specifically bind to CK?-5 polypeptides are also disclosed, as are compositions and methods for making such antibodies. The invention further relates to screening methods for identifying agonists and antagonists of CK?-5 activity. Also provided are diagnostic methods for detecting immune system-related disorders and therapeutic methods for treating immune system-related disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2008
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Inventors: Ying-Fei Wei, Yi Li, Jian Ni, Craig A. Rosen, Steven M. Ruben
  • Publication number: 20080226586
    Abstract: The present invention concerns a member of the human chemokine CC protein family. In particular, isolated nucleic acid molecules are provided encoding the chemokine ?-15 protein. Chemokine ?-15 polypeptides are also provided. The invention further concerns diagnostic methods for detecting thymus disorders and therapeutic methods for modulating bone marrow cell proliferation and differentiation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2006
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Applicant: Human Genome Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Ying-Fei Wei, Brent Kreider, Craig Rosen
  • Publication number: 20080051338
    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: July 12, 2007
    Publication date: February 28, 2008
    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
  • Patent number: 7320869
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel CK?-5 protein which is a member of the alpha chemokine family. In particular, isolated nucleic acid molecules are provided encoding the human CK?-5 protein. CK?-5 polypeptides are also provided, as are vectors, host cells and recombinant methods for producing the same. Antibodies and fragments thereof that specifically bind to CK?-5 polypeptides are also disclosed, as are compositions and methods for making such antibodies. The invention further relates to screening methods for identifying agonists and antagonists of CK?-5 activity. Also provided are diagnostic methods for detecting immune system-related disorders and therapeutic methods for treating immune system-related disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2008
    Assignee: Human Genome Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Ying-Fei Wei, Yi Li, Jian Ni, Craig A. Rosen, Steven M. 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: 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
  • Patent number: 7247442
    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: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2007
    Assignee: Human Genome Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven M. Ruben, Kimberly A. Florence, Jian Ni, Craig A. Rosen, Kenneth C. Carter, Paul A. Moore, Henrik S. Olsen, Yanggu Shi, Paul E. Young, Ying-Fei Wei, Laurie A. Brewer, Daniel R. Soppet, David W. LaFleur, Gregory A. Endress, Reinhard Ebner, Charles E. Birse