Patent application number | Description | Published |
20090092999 | METHODS OF PREDICTING THERAPEUTIC RESPONSE IN ATOPIC DERMATITIS TO IL-31 ANTAGONISTS - The present invention relates to predicting therapeutic response of treating patients suffering from itching and puritis mediated by cutaneous lymphocyte antigen positive T cells in atopic dermatitis. The invention also includes methods of predicting a therapeutically responsive patient population. | 04-09-2009 |
20090156495 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR MODULATING IMMUNE RESPONSES - The present invention provides a newly identified B7 receptor, zB7R1 that functions as lymphocyte inhibitory receptor, which is a PD-1-like molecule and is expressed on T cells. The present invention also provides the discovery of zB7R1's ability to bind to CD155. Methods and compositions for modulating zB7R1-mediated negative signaling and interfering with the interaction of its counter-receptor for therapeutic, diagnostic and research purposes are also provided. | 06-18-2009 |
20090175876 | METHODS OF USING PHHLA2 TO CO-STIMULATE T-CELLS - The invention provides pHHLA2 co-receptor polypeptides and functional fragments, antibodies to same, isolated polynucleotides encoding same, vectors containing the polynucleotides, cells containing the vectors. Methods of making and using these co-stimulatory pHHLA2 co-receptors molecules are also disclosed. | 07-09-2009 |
20090220417 | METHODS OF USING IL-31 MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES TO REDUCE INFLAMMATION - The present invention relates to methods of treating pruritic diseases, including but not limited to Contact dermatitis, Atopic Dermatitis, Drug induced delayed type cutaneous allergic reactions, Toxic epidermal necrolysis, Cutaneous T cell Lymphoma, Bullous pemphigoid, Alopecia wereata, Vitiligo, Acne Rosacea, Prurigo nodularis, Scleroderma, Herpes simplex virus, or combination thereof by administering IL-31 monoclonal antibodies. The invention further provides the hybridomas that generate the monoclonal antibodies. | 09-03-2009 |
20090252730 | METHODS OF TREATING SKIN DISORDERS USING AN IL-31RA ANTAGONIST - The present invention relates to methods of treating patients suffering from Contact dermatitis, Drug induced delayed type cutaneous allergic reactions, Toxic epidermal necrolysis, Cutaneous T cell Lymphoma, Bullous pemphigoid, Alopecia aereata, Vitiligo, Acne Rosacea, Prurigo nodularis, Scleroderma, Herpes simplex virus, or combination by administering an IL-31RA antagonist. | 10-08-2009 |
20090280121 | METHODS OF TREATING DISEASES WHICH ARE MEDIATED BY CUTANEOUS LYMPHOCYTE ANTIGEN POSITIVE CELLS - The present invention relates to methods of treating patients suffering from itching and puritis mediated by cutaneous lymphocyte antigen positive T cell. In particular, diseases or disorders including contact dermatitis, drug induced delayed type cutaneous allergic reactions, toxic epidermal necrolysis, cutaneous T cell lymphoma, bullous pemphigoid, alopecia aereata, vitiligo, acne rosacea, prurigo nodularis, and herpes simplex virus, or combination thereof will benefit from the administration of an IL-31 antagonist. The invention also includes methods of predicting a therapeutically responsive patient population. | 11-12-2009 |
20100221244 | ANTAGONIZING SIGNAL TRANSDUCTION IN DORSAL ROOT GANGLION CELLS IN A SUBJECT WITH IL-31 ANTAGONISTS - Use of antagonists to IL-31 are used to treat inflammation and pain by inhibiting, preventing, reducing, minimizing, limiting or minimizing stimulation in neuronal tissues. Such antagonists include antibodies and fragments, derivative, or variants thereof. Symptoms such as pain, tingle, sensitization, tickle associated with neuropathies are ameliorated. | 09-02-2010 |
20100297125 | METHODS OF TREATING PAIN USING ANTAGONISTS OF IL-31, IL-31RA AND/OR OSMRB - Use of antagonists to IL-31Ra and OSMRb are used to treat inflammation and pain by inhibiting, preventing, reducing, minimizing, limiting or minimizing stimulation in neuronal tissues. Such antagonists include soluble receptors, antibodies and fragments, derivative, or variants thereof. Symptoms such as pain, tingle, sensitization, tickle associated with neuropathies are ameliorated. | 11-25-2010 |
20100316646 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR MODULATING IMMUNE RESPONSES - The present invention provides a newly identified B7 receptor, zB7R1 that functions as lymphocyte inhibitory receptor, which is a PD-1-like molecule and is expressed on T cells. The present invention also provides the discovery of zB7R1's ability to bind to CD155. Methods and compositions for modulating zB7R1-mediated negative signaling and interfering with the interaction of its counter-receptor for therapeutic, diagnostic and research purposes are also provided. | 12-16-2010 |
20110117052 | METHODS OF TREATMENT USING IL-31RA - The present invention relates to methods of treating patients suffering from Contact dermatitis, Drug induced delayed type cutaneous allergic reactions, Toxic epidermal necrolysis, Cutaneous T cell Lymphoma, Bullous pemphigoid, Alopecia aereata, Vitiligo, Acne Rosacea, Prurigo nodularis, Scleroderma, Herpes simplex virus, or combination by administering an IL-31RA antagonist. | 05-19-2011 |
20110177072 | METHODS OF TREATING INFLAMMATION IN NEURONAL TISSUE - Use of antagonists to IL-31 are used to treat inflammation and pain by inhibiting, preventing, reducing, minimizing, limiting or minimizing stimulation in neuronal tissues. Such antagonists include antibodies and fragments, derivative, or variants thereof. Symptoms such as pain, tingle, sensitization, tickle associated with neuropathies are ameliorated. | 07-21-2011 |
20110177083 | SOLUBLE ZCYTOR14, ANTI-ZCYTOR14 ANTIBODIES AND BINDING PARTNERS AND METHODS OF USING IN INFLAMMATION - The present invention relates to blocking, inhibiting, reducing, antagonizing or neutralizing the activity of IL-17F, IL-17A, or both IL-17A and IL-17F polypeptide molecules. IL-17A and IL-17F are cytokines that are involved in inflammatory processes and human disease. ZcytoR14 is a common receptor for IL-17A and IL-17F. The present invention includes soluble ZcytoR14, anti-ZcytoR14 antibodies and binding partners, as well as methods for antagonizing IL-17F, IL-17A or both IL-17A and IL-17F using such soluble receptors, antibodies and binding partners. | 07-21-2011 |
20110177086 | METHODS OF ANTAGONIZING SIGNAL TRANSDUCTION IN DORSAL ROOT GANGLION CELLS - Use of antagonists to IL-31Ra and OSMRb are used to treat inflammation and pain by inhibiting, preventing, reducing, minimizing, limiting or minimizing stimulation in neuronal tissues. Such antagonists include soluble receptors, antibodies and fragments, derivative, or variants thereof. Symptoms such as pain, tingle, sensitization, tickle associated with neuropathies are ameliorated. | 07-21-2011 |