Patents by Inventor Elaine DeFreitas

Elaine DeFreitas 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).

  • Method of activating T cells with lymphokine SAF
    Patent number: 5427781
    Abstract: 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 upregulates interleukin-2 receptors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 27, 1995
    Assignee: University of Miami
    Inventors: Elaine DeFreitas, J. Todd Abrams