Patents by Inventor David W. McFadden

David W. McFadden 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).

  • Treatment of pancreatic tumors with peptide YY and analogs thereof
    Patent number: 5574010
    Abstract: A method of inhibiting proliferation of pancreatic tumors. The method involves contacting the pancreatic tumor with an effective amount of peptide YY or an analog of peptide YY.The method may be used either in vitro or in vivo to reduce tumor cell proliferation. The method is also effective in treating both benign and malignant tumors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 12, 1996
    Assignee: The Regents of The University of California
    Inventor: David W. McFadden