Patents by Inventor Gary W. Witherell

Gary W. Witherell 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 for treating renal cell carcinoma
    Publication number: 20100316595
    Abstract: Methods for treating renal cell carcinoma using low doses of IL-2 are disclosed. In particular, the invention relates to methods of treating metastatic renal cell carcinoma in patients who are renally impaired and/or intolerant of high dose IL-2 therapy. The therapeutic regimen described herein significantly inhibits tumor growth with reduced toxicity and adverse side effects compared to high dose IL-2 therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2009
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Applicant: Chiron Corporation
    Inventors: Laurence Elias, Gary W. Witherell