Patents by Inventor Behrooz G. Sharifi

Behrooz G. Sharifi 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).

  • Inhibition of smooth muscle cell migration by Tenascin-C peptides
    Patent number: 6818618
    Abstract: Peptides capable of interacting with smooth muscle cells are provided. Peptides are derived from Tenascin-C protein, particularly from the Fbg-L domain of Tenascin-C protein. Peptides of the present invention are useful in inhibiting smooth muscle cell migration. Methods of inhibiting smooth muscle cell adhesion and migration are also provided. Methods of the present invention may be used for treating intimal hyperplasia, restenosis, and atherosclerosis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
    Inventor: Behrooz G. Sharifi
  • Inhibition of smooth muscle cell migration by Tenascin-C peptides
    Patent number: 6124260
    Abstract: Peptides capable of interacting with smooth muscle cells are provided. Peptides are derived from Tenascin-C protein, particularly from the Fbg-L domain of Tenascin-C protein. Peptides of the present invention are useful in inhibiting smooth muscle cell migration. Methods of inhibiting smooth muscle cell adhesion and migration are also provided. Methods of the present invention may be used for treating intimal hyperplasia, restenosis, and atherosclerosis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2000
    Assignee: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
    Inventors: Behrooz G. Sharifi, Prediman K. Shah