Patents by Inventor Donna L. Livant

Donna L. Livant 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).

  • Methods and compositions for the enhancement of wound healing
    Patent number: 7320783
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for wound healing, and in particular, methods and compositions to promote and enhance wound healing. In particular, the present invention provides MMP derived peptides for use in enhancing wound healing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2008
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of Michigan
    Inventor: Donna L. Livant
  • Methods and compositions for wound healing
    Patent number: 6841355
    Abstract: Assays employing fibronectin-depleted substrates are described to identify invasion inducing agents. Such agents are useful for in vivo wound healing, including but not limited to deep wounds and chronic wounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2005
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of Michigan
    Inventor: Donna L. Livant
  • Methods and compositions for the enhancement of wound healing
    Publication number: 20040096438
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for wound healing, and in particular, methods and compositions to promote and enhance wound healing. In particular, the present invention provides MMP derived peptides for use in enhancing wound healing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2003
    Publication date: May 20, 2004
    Applicant: The Regents of the University of Michigan
    Inventor: Donna L. Livant
  • Methods and compositions for wound healing
    Publication number: 20030203014
    Abstract: Assays employing fibronectin-depleted substrates are described to identify invasion inducing agents. Such agents are useful for in vivo wound healing, including but not limited to deep wounds and chronic wounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2003
    Publication date: October 30, 2003
    Applicant: The Regents Of The University Of Michigan
    Inventor: Donna L. Livant
  • Methods and compositions for wound healing
    Patent number: 6576440
    Abstract: Assays employing fibronectin-depleted substrates are described to identify invasion inducing agents. Such agents are useful for in vivo wound healing, including but not limited to deep wounds and chronic wounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2003
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of Michigan
    Inventor: Donna L. Livant
  • Methods and compositions for wound healing
    Publication number: 20020068047
    Abstract: Assays employing fibronectin-depleted substrates are described to identify invasion inducing agents. Such agents are useful for in vivo wound healing, including but not limited to deep wounds and chronic wounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2001
    Publication date: June 6, 2002
    Applicant: The Regents of the University Of Michigan
    Inventor: Donna L. Livant
  • Methods and compositions for wound healing
    Patent number: 6331409
    Abstract: Assays employing fibronectin-depleted substrates are described to identify invasion inducing agents. Such agents are usefull for in vivo wound healing, including but not limited to deep wounds and chronic wounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2001
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of Michigan
    Inventor: Donna L. Livant
  • Protease resistant compositions for wound healing
    Patent number: 6140068
    Abstract: Assays employing fibronectin-depleted substrates are described to identify invasion inducing agents. Such agents are useful for in vivo wound healing, including but not limited to deep wounds and chronic wounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2000
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of Michigan
    Inventor: Donna L. Livant
  • Methods and compositions for wound healing
    Patent number: 6025150
    Abstract: Assays employing fibronectin-depleted substrates are described to identify invasion inducing agents. Such agents are useful for in vivo wound healing, including but not limited to deep wounds and chronic wounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2000
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of Michigan
    Inventor: Donna L. Livant
  • Anticancer compounds and methods
    Patent number: 6001965
    Abstract: The testing of tumor cells, including human tumors capable of metastases, in assays employing fibronectin-depleted substrates is described. Ex vivo induction of cells, including biopsied human cells, is performed with invasion-inducing agents. Additionally, anti-cancer chemotherapeutics are described. Specifically, chemotherapeutic agents which have anti-metastatic and anti-growth properties are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1999
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of Michigan
    Inventor: Donna L. Livant
  • Methods of testing cancer cells and anticancer drugs
    Patent number: 5989850
    Abstract: Methods for making fibronectin-depleted substrates are described. Such substrates are useful for a variety of assays, including tumor invasion assays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 23, 1999
    Assignee: The Regents of The University of Michigan
    Inventor: Donna L. Livant
  • Methods of testing cancer and anticancer drugs
    Patent number: 5840514
    Abstract: The testing of tumor cells, including human tumors capable of metastases, in assays employing fibronectin-depleted substrates is described. Ex vivo induction of cells, including biopsied human cells, is performed with invasion-inducing agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 24, 1998
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of Michigan
    Inventor: Donna L. Livant