Patents Assigned to Seppo Yla-Herttuala
  • Use of VEGF-C to prevent restenosis
    Patent number: 6958147
    Abstract: The present invention provides materials and methods for preventing stenosis or restenosis of a blood vessel using Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor C (VEGF-C) and/or Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor D (VEGF-D) genes or proteins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2005
    Assignees: Licentia Ltd, Seppo Yla-Herttuala, Ludwig Institute of Cancer Research
    Inventors: Kari Alitalo, Seppo Ylä-Herttuala, Mikko O. Hiltunen, Markku M. Jeltsch, Marc G. Achen