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The Wistar Institute Patents
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The Wistar Institute
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Philadelphia, PA
No. of patents:
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Patent Number Title Of Patent Date Issued
7402308 Method of delivering genes to the central nervous system of a mammal July 22, 2008
The invention provides a method of delivering a selected DNA sequence to the central nervous system of a mammal by administering to said mammal a neurotropic virus, said virus containing a selected DNA sequence under the control of a promoter which permits expression of the DNA during th
7354589 Multiple antigenic agents and methods for using the same April 8, 2008
The present invention provides multiple antigenic agents compositions and the use thereof to prevent or treat viral infections. The multiple antigenic agents of the invention contain at least one of a B cell determinant, a T cell determinant, or a targeting molecule attached to a cor
7189801 Peptides and peptidomimetics with structural similarity to human p53 that activate p53 function March 13, 2007
The present invention provides peptides and peptidomimetics corresponding to part or to the entirety of the region encompassed by residues 360 386 of human p53, said peptides and peptidomimetics characterized by the ability to activate DNA binding of wild-type p53 and of select tumor
7122633 Natural killer stimulatory factor October 17, 2006
This application relates to antibodies reactive with a novel homogenous human cytokine, Natural Killer Stimulator Factor (NKSF), having the ability to induce the production of gamma interferon in vitro in human peripheral blood lymphocytes, and a pharmaceutical preparation containing
7001759 Compositions and methods for delivery of genetic material February 21, 2006
Methods of introducing genetic material into cells of an individual and compositions and kits for practicing the same are disclosed. The methods comprise the steps of contacting cells of an individual with a polynucleotide function enhancer and administering to the cells, a nucleic a
6852706 Methods and compositions for healing heart wounds February 8, 2005
Levels of thyroid hormone can be decreased in a mammal to increase healing of heart wounds. The increased wound healing includes rapid re-epithelialization and recovery of normal architecture and function relative to mammals who have not been treated according to the invention.
6838236 VPR function and activity January 4, 2005
Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the HIV protein vpr or nucleic acid molecule encoding vpr are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of treating patients suffering from diseases characterized by hyperproliferating undifferentiated cells such as cancer by administering such comp
6638408 Method and device for separation of charged molecules by solution isoelectric focusing October 28, 2003
The invention provides a novel solution isoelectric focusing device and method that can reproducibly fractionate charged molecules into well-defined pools. This approach can be applied to mixtures of charged molecules, such as eukaryotic proteome samples where reproducible resolution
6555658 Antibodies to natural killer stimulatory factor April 29, 2003
This application relates to antibodies reactive with a novel homogenous human cytokine, Natural Killer Stimulator Factor (NKSF), having the ability to induce the production of gamma interferon in vitro in human peripheral blood lymphocytes, and a pharmaceutical preparation containing
6555579 Methods for reducing atherosclerotic plaques April 29, 2003
A method for reducing atherosclerotic plaques includes administering an effective amount of at least one fatty acid composition to an animal, said fatty acid composition having a carbon chain of at least 16 carbons in length, and wherein at least one pair of double bonds are in a conjuga
6538173 Compositions and methods for wound healing March 25, 2003
Mice in which enhance wound healing occurs can be used to identify genes and gene products which are involved in enhanced wound healing in mammals, including humans. Methods and compositions for treating wounds, including central and peripheral nerve wounds, are also provided.
6468982 Genetic immunization October 22, 2002
Methods of prophylactic and therapeutic immunization of an individual against pathogen infection, diseases associated with hyperproliferative cells and autoimmune diseases are disclosed. The methods comprise the steps of administering to cells of an individual, a nucleic acid molecule
6420118 Peptides and peptidomimetics with structural similarity to human p53 that activate p53 function July 16, 2002
The present invention provides peptides and peptidomimetics corresponding to part or to the entirety of the region encompassed by residues 360-386 of human p53, said peptides and peptidomimetics characterized by the ability to activate DNA binding of wild-type p53 and of select tumor
6245886 Peptides and peptidomimetics with structural similarity to human P53 that activate P53 function June 12, 2001
The present invention provides peptides and peptidomimetics corresponding to part or to the entirety of the region encompassed by residues 360-386 of human p53, said peptides and peptidomimetics characterized by the ability to activate DNA binding of wild-type p53 and to select tumor
6221635 Methods for solid-phase amplification of DNA template (SPADT) using multiarrays April 24, 2001
The present invention relates to a novel method of detecting specific nucleic acids in a biological sample using solid-phase amplification of DNA template (SPADT) using multiarrays.
6169073 Peptides and peptidomimetics with structural similarity to human p53 that activate p53 function January 2, 2001
The present invention provides peptides and peptidomimetics corresponding to part or to the entirety of the region encompassed by residues 360-386 of human p53, said peptides and peptidomimetics characterized by the ability to activate DNA binding of wild-type p53 and of select tumor
5981505 Compositions and methods for delivery of genetic material November 9, 1999
Methods of inducing genetic material into cells of an individual and compositions and kits for practicing the same are disclosed. The methods comprise the steps of contacting cells of an individual with a polynucleotide function enhancer and administering to the cells, a nucleic acid
5874225 Identification of compounds that modulate HIV-1 vpr protein activity February 23, 1999
The present invention is directed toward methods of identifying compounds which inhibit the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) viral protein R (Vpr) from stimulating the differentiation of undifferentiated cells. This invention takes advantage of the observation that cell lines from
5837460 Methods of identifying biologically active receptor-binding peptides November 17, 1998
A method of identifying peptides which mimic biologically active proteins is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of making a recombinant antibody library from genetic material obtained from an animal which has been immunized against antibodies that bind to the biological active
5837249 Method for generating an immunogenic T cell response protective against a virus November 17, 1998
A novel method of presenting an immunogenic peptide to an antigen presenting cell (APC) of a mammalian host, in order to generate a T cell response protective against a virus, such as herpes or rabies virus, comprising administering an immunologically effective amount of (1) a peptid
5830876 Genetic immunization November 3, 1998
A method of immunizing an individual against pathogen is disclosed. Also disclosed is a method of treating an individual who has a hyperproliferative disease, or of treating an individual who is infected by a pathogen. Specifically, the individual is injected with bupivacaine along w
5817637 Genetic immunization October 6, 1998
Methods of prophylactic and therapeutic immunization of an individual against pathogen infection, diseases associated with hyperproliferative cells and autoimmune diseases are disclosed. The methods comprise the steps of administering to cells of an individual, a nucleic acid molecule
5668002 DNA and polypeptide for tumor-associated antigen CO-029 September 16, 1997
The human tumor-associated antigen CO-029 is a monoclonal antibody-defined, 27-34 kDa cell surface glycoprotein. A full-length cDNA clone for CO-029 is described. When transiently expressed in COS cells, the cDNA clone directs the synthesis of an antigen reactive with monoclonal antibody
5637677 Biologically active compounds and methods of constructing and using the same June 10, 1997
A method of constructing biologically active compounds which mimic the biological activity of the biologically active protein or which block the activity of the biologically active protein is disclosed. A method of identifying specific and discrete portions of pathogen antigens which
5595869 Diagnostic methods for detecting lymphomas in humans January 21, 1997
The sequence of the protein coding regions of the bcl-2 gene are provided as well as bacterial clones which produce the proteins. Assays are provided for detecting a class of B-cell neoplasms associated with a chromosome translocation between chromosomes 14 and 18. This translocation
5593972 Genetic immunization January 14, 1997
Methods of prophylactic and therapeutic immunization of an individual against pathogen infection, diseases associated with hyperproliferative cells and autoimmune diseases are disclosed. The methods comprise the steps of administering to cells of an individual, a nucleic acid molecule
5523393 BCL-2 proteins June 4, 1996
The sequence of the protein coding regions of the bcl-2 gene are provided as well as bacterial clones which produce the proteins. Assays are provided for detecting a class of B-cell neoplasms associated with a chromosome translocation between chromosomes 14 and 18. This translocation
5506344 Antibodies specific for BCL-2 gene product April 9, 1996
The sequence of the protein coding regions of the bcl-2 gene are provided as well as bacterial clones which produce the proteins. Assays are provided for detecting a class of B-cell neoplasms associated with a chromosome translocation between chromosomes 14 and 18. This translocation
5470571 Method of treating human EGF receptor-expressing gliomas using radiolabeled EGF receptor-specifi November 28, 1995
Monoclonal antibody 425 having properties particularly beneficial for anti-tumor therapy has been raised. MAb 425 antibody binds to EGF-receptors and inhibits their bioactivities. The amount of binding of the antibody to cancer cells can be increased by treatment of the cells with ly
5459251 DNA molecules having human bcl-2 gene sequences October 17, 1995
The sequence of the protein coding regions of the bcl-2 gene are provided as well as bacterial clones which produce the proteins. Assays are provided for detecting a class of B-cell neoplasms associated with a chromosome translocation between chromosomes 14 and 18. This translocation
5225535 Lymphokine SAF and method of making July 6, 1993
A lymphokine is taught which can be used to activate and stimulate CD3.sup.+, CD4.sup.+ T cells, as well as Sezary leukemic T cells. The lymphokine can be obtained from mitogen-stimulated peripheral blood mononuclear cells or urine of Sezary Syndrome patients. The lymphokine upregula
5202429 DNA molecules having human BCL-2 gene sequences April 13, 1993
The sequence of the protein coding regions of the bcl-2 gene are provided as well as bacterial clones which produce the proteins. Assays are provided for detecting a class of B-cell neoplasms associated with a chromosome translocation between chromosomes 14 and 18. The translocation
5185254 Gene family of tumor-associated antigens February 9, 1993
A tumor-associated antigen, GA733-1, has been discovered which shares sequence homology with both thyroglobulin type I and interleukin-2 receptors. The antigen is highly expressed in pancreatic carcinoma cells. The antigen is similar to a previously described tumor-associated antigen
5182192 Monoclonal antibodies against glycolipid antigens, methods of producing these antibodies, and us January 26, 1993
The present invention is directed to in vitro and in vivo immunodiagnosis and immunotherapy using monoclonal antibodies reactive with difucosyl blood group antigens Y-6 and B-7-2.
5169775 Monoclonal antibodies against lymphoma-associated antigens, hybrid cell lines producing these an December 8, 1992
The present invention is directed to monoclonal antibodies, and hybridomas which produce them, which are preferentially reactive with canine lymphoma cells and insignificantly reactive with normal canine lymphocytes.
5130127 Human tumor therapy using beta (1-3) glucanlentinan and anti-tumor antibodies July 14, 1992
A therapeutic method for treating human tumors in vivo is provided wherein lentinan is administered to the patient followed by treatment with anti-tumor monoclonal antibodies.
5015568 Diagnostic methods for detecting lymphomas in humans May 14, 1991
The sequence of the protein coding regions of the bcl-2 gene are provided as well as bacterial clones which produce the proteins. Assays are provided for detecting a class of B-cell neoplasms associated with a chromosome translocation between chromosomes 14 and 18. This translocation
4994387 Process and medium for cloning and long-term serial cultivation of human endothelial cells February 19, 1991
Vigorous growth of endothelial cells from human umbilical vein endothelial cells in vitro is achieved using a culture medium containing endothelial cell growth factor and heparin and/or dextran sulfate. Cell population doubling times of 13 to 21 hours for 60 to 85 populations doublings a
4971792 Monoclonal antibodies against glycolipid antigens November 20, 1990
The present invention is directed to in vitro and in vivo immunodiagnosis and immunotherapy using monoclonal antibodies reactive with difucosyl blood group antigens Y-6 and B-7-2.
4849509 Monoclonal antibodies against melanoma-associated antigens and hybrid cell lines producing these July 18, 1989
The present invention is directed to monoclonal antibodies, and hybridomas which produce them, which are reactive with ganglioside antigens GD2 and GD3 and are essentially non-reactive with other ganglioside antigens. The invention further relates to methods of using these antibodies.
4830726 Separation of large DNA molecules in alternating asymmetric electric fields May 16, 1989
A method of separating DNA molecules by gel electrophoresis is disclosed which employs alternate application of high and low strength electric fields in opposite directions to a gel matrix containing DNA. The high strength field is maintained for a shorter interval than the low strength
4731237 Immune response to virus induced by anti-idiotype antibodies March 15, 1988
A method of inducing an immunological response in a host to a virus is provided employing anti-idiotype antibodies that present an internal image of a viral antigen to the host. Anti-idiotype antibodies and the cell lines that produce such antibodies are also provided.
4701409 Detection of B-cell neoplasms October 20, 1987
B-cell neoplasm is detected by hybridizing lymphocytic DNA with DNA probes that identify chromosomal translocations between human chromosomes 11 and 18.
4693975 Human hybridroma fusion partner for production of human monoclonal antibodies September 15, 1987
Somatic cell hybrids of purely human origin are described that are suitable fusion partners for producing hybridomas by fusion with antibody producing cells, which hybridomas are stable and continuous.
4608337 Human hybridomas and the production of human monoclonal antibodies by human hybridomas August 26, 1986
The present invention provides a stable, continuous human myeloma cell line which is capable of hybridization with antibody-producing cells of humans and other animals, the cell line being a mutant of GM 1500 human B cells and being deficient in hypoxanthine phosphoribosyltransferase. Th
4607009 Lewis blood group phenotype assay August 19, 1986
An assay for determining the Lewis blood group of a patient consists of testing a body sample for the presence of Lewis.sup.a and Lewis.sup.b antigens. Monoclonal antibodies specific for either of these antigens are employed which do not cross-react with other related antigens, such as t
4471057 Detection of colorectal carcinoma September 11, 1984
Colorectal carcinoma is detected by testing body fluids for the colorectal carcinoma monosialoganglioside identified by monoclonal antibodies produced by fused cell hybrid ATCC HB 8059.
4393201 DNA Which codes for glycoprotein of era-strain rabies virus July 12, 1983
The present invention provides a cDNA which carries the code for the glycoprotein of the ERA-strain rabies virus.
4349528 Monocolonal hybridoma antibody specific for high molecular weight carcinoembryonic antigen September 14, 1982
It has been determined that 180,000 dalton molecular weight carcinoembryonic antigen has an antigen site which is not shared by other molecular weight carcinoembryonic antigens, which are released by colorectal carcinoma. A hybridoma antibody specific for the 180,000 dalton molecular
4196265 Method of producing antibodies April 1, 1980
Continuous cell lines of genetically stable fused cell hybrids capable of producing large amounts of monoclonal antibodies against specific viruses and their antigenic determinants have been developed. The cell lines are fused cell hybrids between viral antibody producing cells and myelo
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