Patents Assigned to Beverly SPV1, LLC
  • Methods of preparing tissues for xenotransplantation using ?-galactosidases
    Patent number: 8883478
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel ?-galactosidases for the enzymatic removal of the immunodominant monosaccharides on blood products and tissues. Specifically this invention provides a novel family of ?3 glycosidases, used for the enzymatic removal of type B antigens from blood group B and AB reactive blood products, and the Galili antigen from non-human animal tissues, thereby converting these to non-immunogenic cells and tissues suitable for transplantation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Beverly SPV1, LLC
    Inventors: Qiyong Peter Liu, Henrik Clausen