Patents by Inventor Brian E. Szente

Brian E. Szente 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).

  • C-terminal peptides of interferon .gamma.
    Patent number: 6120762
    Abstract: The subject invention concerns novel peptides of gamma interferon (IFN.gamma.) and methods of use of these peptides. Specifically exemplified are peptides from the C-terminus of IFN.gamma.. The subject peptides, once internalized into a cell, have biological activity which is comparable to the full-length IFN.gamma. protein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2000
    Assignee: University of Florida
    Inventors: Howard M. Johnson, Brian E. Szente
  • Active C-terminal peptides of interferon--gamma and their use
    Patent number: 5770191
    Abstract: The subject invention concerns novel peptides of gamma interferon (IFN.gamma.) and methods of use of these peptides. Specifically exemplified are peptides from the C-terminus of IFN.gamma.. The subject peptides, once internalized into a cell, have biological activity which is comparable to the full-length IFN.gamma. protein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 23, 1998
    Assignee: University of Florida
    Inventors: Howard M. Johnson, Brian E. Szente