Patents Examined by Donald E. Abrams
  • Pantropic neurotrophic factors
    Patent number: 5728803
    Abstract: Pantropic neurotrophic factors which have multiple neurotrophic specificities are provided. The pantropic neurotrophic factors of the present invention are useful in the treatment of neuronal disorders. Nucleic acids and expression vectors encoding the pantropic neurotrophins are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 17, 1998
    Assignee: Genentech, Inc.
    Inventors: Roman Urfer, Leonard G. Presta, John W. Winslow