Patents by Inventor Julie Lekstrom-Himes

Julie Lekstrom-Himes 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).

  • N-formyl peptide receptor mediation of platelet chemotaxis toward injured cells and activation of immune response
    Publication number: 20060171944
    Abstract: The present invention relates to N-formyl peptides that induce an immune response, specifically, stimulating mobilization of platelets to a site of injury, thereby healing wounds. Further, the invention relates to N-formyl peptide receptor inhibitors, specifically N-formyl peptide receptor antibodies, that inhibit an immune response, thereby blocking inflammation and the mobilization of platelets and other phagocytic cells to a site of injury.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2002
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Inventors: Julie Lekstrom-Himes, Allan Kirk, Meggan Czapiga, David Kleiner