Patents by Inventor Ann Rearden

Ann Rearden has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Master molecular rheostat switch for cell signaling
    Publication number: 20020081639
    Abstract: Methods of detecting cell signaling disorders associated with PINCH and ILK, including cell proliferative disorders such as breast cancer are disclosed. Methods of treating and diagnosing disease and disorders associated with PINCH and ILK cell signaling are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2001
    Publication date: June 27, 2002
    Inventor: Ann Rearden
  • Master molecular rheostat switch for cell signaling
    Patent number: 6245522
    Abstract: Methods of detecting cell signaling disorders associated with PINCH and ILK, including cell proliferative disorders such as breast cancer are disclosed. Methods of treating and diagnosing disease and disorders associated with PINCH and ILK cell signaling are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2001
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventor: Ann Rearden
  • Autoantigen, pinch
    Patent number: 5552529
    Abstract: A novel autoantigenic polypeptide, PINCH, polynucleotides and antibodies that bind to PINCH are provided. A method for removing autoantibodies that bind to an epitope contained in PINCH from a sample, such as blood, and a method of treating autoimmune disorders associated with autoantibodies that bind an epitope in PINCH are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1996
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventor: Ann Rearden