Patents by Inventor Theresa H. Smith

Theresa H. Smith 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).

  • Pro-inflammatory fibrinopeptide
    Patent number: 6908899
    Abstract: A synthetic tetrapeptide having an amino acide sequence, Glycine-Proline-Arginine-Proline (GPRP) has pro-inflammatory effects on human fibroblastic cells, including synovial cells. An amide analog of GPRP is ineffective in inducing, or effective in causing a loss of, pro-inflammatory effects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2005
    Assignee: U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs
    Inventor: Theresa H. Smith
  • Pro-inflammatory fibrinopeptide
    Publication number: 20030109431
    Abstract: A synthetic tetrapeptide having an amino acide sequence, Glycine-Proline-Arginine-Proline (GPRP) has pro-inflammatory effects on human fibroblastic cells, including synovial cells. An amide analog of GPRP is ineffective in inducing, or effective in causing a loss of, pro-inflammatory effects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2001
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Inventor: Theresa H. Smith