Patents Examined by Paula R. Mutzell
  • Methods involving sensory and motor neuron derived factor (SMDF)
    Patent number: 5756456
    Abstract: A method for activating the HER2 receptor comprising contacting a cell which expresses this receptor with SMDF polypeptides is discussed. A method for enhancing differentiation and/or proliferation of a cell using SMDF polypeptides is also disclosed. These methods may be performed in vitro or in vivo.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 26, 1998
    Assignee: Genentech, Inc.
    Inventors: Wei-Hsien Ho, Phyllis L. Osheroff