Patents by Inventor Cathy McMahan

Cathy McMahan 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).

  • Patent number: 8354507
    Abstract: HLA-DR-specific monoclonal antibodies are provided that are capable of inducing apoptosis in HLA-DR-expressing tumor cells. Certain exemplary HLA-DR-specific antibodies exhibit reduced levels of immunosuppressive activity. Antibodies of the present invention will find use in diagnostic methods as well as in compositions and methods for the treatment of cancers associated with HLA-DR expressing tumor cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2013
    Assignee: Dendreon Corporation
    Inventors: Cathy McMahan, Lara Porter Stepan, Reiner Laus, Damir Vidovic
  • Publication number: 20050208048
    Abstract: HLA-DR-specific monoclonal antibodies are provided that are capable of inducing apoptosis in HLA-DR-expressing tumor cells. Certain exemplary HLA-DR-specific antibodies exhibit reduced levels of immunosuppressive activity. Antibodies of the present invention will find use in diagnostic methods as well as in compositions and methods for the treatment of cancers associated with HLA-DR expressing tumor cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2004
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Applicant: DENDREON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Cathy McMahan, Lara Stepan, Reiner Laus, Damir Vidovic