Patents by Inventor David M. J. Lilley

David M. J. Lilley 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).

  • Synthetic urogastrone gene, corresponding plasmid recombinants, transformed cells, production thereof and urgastrone expression
    Patent number: 4719180
    Abstract: A synthetic gene characterised in that it codes for the expression of urogastrone or a sub-unit thereof is disclosed.The production thereof by the assembly and ligation of a number of nucleotide blocks is also disclosed, as are corresponding plasmid recombinants, transformed cells and the production thereof.The expression of urogastrone is further disclosed.Urogastrone is a polypeptide hormore (protein) which may be isolated in small amounts from human urine. It has an application in the treatment of ulcers and in the promotion of wound healing. The present invention provides a more viable commercial production.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 1984
    Date of Patent: January 12, 1988
    Assignee: G. D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: Michael A. W. Eaton, Michael T. Doel, Norman H. Carey, John C. Smith, David M. J. Lilley, Leslie D. Bell