Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Joseph R. Baker
  • Nectin polypeptides
    Patent number: 7175849
    Abstract: This invention relates to nectin polypeptides and polynucleotides, to methods of making such polypeptides and polynucleotides, and to methods of using such polypeptides and polynucleotides to modulate cell adhesion, cell migration, and angiogenesis, to treat conditions related to cell adhesion including endothelial and epithelial cell proliferation, migration, and barrier function, and to identify agents that alter nectin polypeptide activities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
    Assignee: Immunex Corporation
    Inventors: Peter R Baum, William C Fanslow, III, Timothy E Lofton, Eric A Sorensen, Adel Youakim
  • Molecules designated B7L-1
    Patent number: 6512095
    Abstract: The invention is directed to B7L-1 as a purified and isolated protein, the DNA encoding the B7L-1, host cells transfected with cDNAs encoding B7L-1 and processes for preparing B7L-1 polypeptides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2003
    Assignee: Immunex Corp.
    Inventor: Peter R. Baum
  • Testis-specific human SVPH1-8 proteinase
    Patent number: 6485956
    Abstract: The disclosure provides purified and isolated SVPH1-8 polypeptides, nucleic acids encoding such polypeptides, processes for production of recombinant forms of such polypeptides, antibodies generated against such polypeptide, and fragmented peptides derived from these polypeptide. In addition, the disclosure provides uses of such polypeptides, fragmented peptides, antibodies and nucleic acids as well as kits containing the foregoing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2002
    Assignee: Immunex Corporation
    Inventor: Douglas P. Cerretti