Patents by Inventor Barry D. Shur

Barry D. Shur 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).

  • Methods and compositions for modulating gamete adhesion
    Patent number: 7439221
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for modulating mammalian gamete adhesion are provided. Representative modulators of gamete adhesion include, but are not limited to polypeptides comprising at least one discoidin/C domain, and optionally at least one EGF domain. A representative polypeptide includes, but is not limited to SED1 polypeptides (SEQ ID NOs. 2-7), prodrugs, fragments, or derivatives thereof. Methods for identifying modulators of SED1-mediated gamete adhesion are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2008
    Assignee: Emory University
    Inventors: Barry D. Shur, Michael Ensslin
  • Alpha-lactalbumin contraceptive
    Patent number: 4511558
    Abstract: A contraceptive agent is provided which comprises biologically-active alpha-lactalbumin. The agent can be administered to female mammals using a variety of pharmaceutically acceptable vehicles, provided the alpha-lactalbumin retains its biological activity in the presence of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 1983
    Date of Patent: April 16, 1985
    Assignee: University Patents, Inc.
    Inventor: Barry D. Shur