Patents by Inventor Michael B. Sporn

Michael B. Sporn 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).

  • Purified transforming growth factor beta
    Patent number: 5104977
    Abstract: A composition for the promotion of cell proliferation and tissue repair in animals having as active ingredients a TGF-.beta. which is activated by either a TGF-.alpha. or an EGF or both; and methods for administration. As another embodiment these active ingredients can be admixed with other (secondary) growth factors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 1989
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1992
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Department of Health and Human Services
    Inventors: Michael B. Sporn, Anita B. Roberts, Richard K. Assoian, Charles A. Frolik