Patents Examined by F. Christopher Eisenscheuk
  • First immortalized Kaposi's sarcoma cell line
    Patent number: 5569602
    Abstract: The present invention is related to immortalized cell lines. More particularly, the present invention is related to an immortalized Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) cell line derived from cells isolated from the pleural effusion of AIDS patients with KS. Monoclonal antibodies against KS cells are also provided, as are methods for evaluating antimalignancy therapies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 29, 1996
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services
    Inventors: Yanto Lunardi-Iskandar, Robert C. Gallo