Patents by Inventor Gay Devi

Gay Devi 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).

  • Inhibition of breast carcinoma stem cell growth and metastasis
    Publication number: 20070297983
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for inhibiting the growth of breast carcinoma stem cells. that express High Molecular Weight -Melanoma Associated Antigen (HMW-MAA). The method comprises administering to an individual a composition comprising an antibody reactive with HMW-MAA or a fragment of such an antibody in an amount effective to inhibit the growth of the breast carcinoma cells. Also provided are methods for inhibiting metastasis of breast carcinomas and methods for identifying HMW-MAA+ breast cancer stem cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2007
    Publication date: December 27, 2007
    Inventors: Soldano Ferrone, Xinhui Wang, Tim Clay, Kim Lyerly, Michael Morse, Gay Devi, Takuya Osada