Patents Assigned to The Trustees of the University of Pennsylavania
  • Simian adenovirus nucleic acid and amino acid sequences, vectors containing same, and methods of use
    Patent number: 7247472
    Abstract: A recombinant vector comprising capsid proteins derived from simian adenovirus Pan5, Pan6, Pan7, SV1, SV25 or SV39 sequences are described. These vectors contain a heterologous gene under the control of regulatory sequences packaged in the capsid. A cell line which expresses simian adenovirus gene(s) is also disclosed. Methods of using the vectors and cell lines are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2007
    Assignee: The Trustees of the University of Pennsylavania
    Inventors: James M. Wilson, Guangping Gao, Soumitra Roy
  • Electron-deficient porphyrins and processes and intermediates for preparing same
    Patent number: 6100392
    Abstract: Electron-deficient porphyrins are provided, as well as processes and intermediates for their preparation. In preferred embodiments, the electron-deficient porphyrins are prepared by condensing pyrrole derivatives and removing water thus formed from the resulting reaction mixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2000
    Assignee: The Trustees of the University of Pennsylavania
    Inventors: Michael J. Therien, Stephen DiMagno