Patents by Inventor Joyce E. Lawrence

Joyce E. Lawrence 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).

  • Compositions and method for the treatment or prophylaxis of sepsis or septic shock
    Patent number: 5093117
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions useful for the treatment or prophylaxis of Gram-negative bacteremia or septic shock contain a bactericidal effective amount of polyclonal immunoglobulins against Gram-negative bacteria and a blood clot-dissolving effective amount of protein C. The compositions may further contain one or more protein C cofactors and monoclonal antibodies against Gram-negative bacterial endotoxins.A method for the treatment or prophylaxis of Gram-negative bacteremia or septic shock comprises administering, either together or separately, a bactericidal effective amount of polyclonal immunoglobulins against Gram-negative bacteria and a blood clot-dissolving effective amount of protein C. The method may optionally include administering one or more protein C cofactors and monoclonal antibodies against Gram-negative bacterial endotoxins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 1989
    Date of Patent: March 3, 1992
    Assignee: Baxter International Inc.
    Inventors: Joyce E. Lawrence, Michael J. Griffith, Melaine Alpern