Patents Examined by George C. Elliott, Ph.D.
  • Transcription factor E2F-4
    Patent number: 6045999
    Abstract: A novel transcription factor, belong to the E2f gene family, is disclosed. This is called E2F-4. It interacts with DP-1 and can be regulated by p107.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2000
    Assignee: Prolifix Limited
    Inventors: Rene Bernards, Roderick L. Beijersbergen
  • Nucleic acid fragments and corresponding peptide fragments from the caprine arthritis-encephalitis virus (CAEV) genome, and uses thereof
    Patent number: 5858672
    Abstract: Nucleotide fragments from caprine arthritis-encephalitis virus (CAEV) env gene, corresponding peptide fragments, and uses thereof in screening for viral caprine arthritis-encephalitis, are disclosed. Antibodies to peptide fragments and uses thereof for diagnosing viral arthritis-encephalitis are also enclosed. Said nucleic acid fragments code for a peptide fragment including at least one CAEV Env protein segment comprising at least one immunodominant epitope selected from the transmembrane region of said protein, and include 15-255 nucleotides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 12, 1999
    Assignee: Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique
    Inventors: Giuseppe Bertoni, Gianfranco Pancino, Ernst Peterhans, Pierre Sonigo