Patents Examined by Sheridan Lee Swope
  • Matrix metalloproteinase polypeptide
    Patent number: 7070976
    Abstract: The present invention provides genes encoding novel matrix metalloproteinases termed MMP; constructs and recombinant host cells incorporating the genes; the MMP polypeptides encoded by the genes; antibodies to the MMP polypeptides; and methods of making and using all of the foregoing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2006
    Assignee: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Wood, Jonas Ekblom, Erik Holmgren, Mats Kihlén