Patents by Inventor Glen M. Lang

Glen M. Lang 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).

  • Method for gene therapy involving suppression of an immune response
    Patent number: 6093699
    Abstract: A method for specifically suppressing the capacity of a mammal receiving gene therapy to mount an immune response to a given expressed gene of the deficient gene in question, which response is caused by the administration of "foreign" DNA encoding an antigenic protein or vectors comprising such DNA for expression of the deficient gene in the patient receiving gene therapy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2000
    Assignees: The University of Manitoba, Emory University
    Inventors: Alec Sehon, Judith A. Kapp, Glen M. Lang, Yong Ke
  • Method for the suppression of an immune response with antigen-MPEG conjugates in nonsensitized individuals
    Patent number: 5447722
    Abstract: A method for suppressing the capacity of a mammal to mount an immune response which would be caused by the administration of one or more biologically active foreign proteins, comprising the administration of an immunosuppressively effective amount of a tolerogen corresponding to the foreign protein or proteins conjugated to mono methoxy (polyethylene glycol), administration being performed prior to the administration of the protein or proteins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 5, 1995
    Assignee: University of Manitoba
    Inventors: Glen M. Lang, Alec Sehon