Patents by Inventor Gordon A. Vehar

Gordon A. Vehar 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).

  • Patent number: 7084251
    Abstract: DNA isolates coding for tissue factor protein and methods of obtaining such DNA and producing tissue factor protein using recombinant expression systems for use in therapeutic composition for the treatment of coagulation disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2006
    Assignee: Genentech, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard M. Lawn, Gordon A. Vehar, Karen L. Wion
  • Patent number: 7049131
    Abstract: DNA isolates coding for tissue factor protein and methods of obtaining such DNA and producing tissue factor protein using recombinant expression systems for use in therapeutic composition for the treatment of coagulation disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2006
    Assignee: Genentech, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard M. Lawn, Gordon A. Vehar, Karen L. Wion
  • Patent number: 6994988
    Abstract: DNA isolates coding for tissue factor protein and methods of obtaining such DNA and producing tissue factor protein using recombinant expression systems for use in therapeutic composition for the treatment of coagulation disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2006
    Assignee: Genetech, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard M. Lawn, Gordon A. Vehar, Karen L. Wion
  • Patent number: 6986894
    Abstract: The present invention related to a method and therapeutic composition for the treatment of coagulation disorders comprising administration of a lipoprotein associated coagulation inhibitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2006
    Assignee: Genentech, Inc.
    Inventors: Donogh P. O'Brien, Gordon A. Vehar
  • Publication number: 20030206904
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and therapeutic composition for the treatment of myocardial infarction comprising administration of a tissue factor protein antagonist and a thrombolytic agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2001
    Publication date: November 6, 2003
    Applicant: Genentech, Inc.
    Inventors: Donogh P. O'Brien, Gordon A. Vehar
  • Patent number: 6284247
    Abstract: Human tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA) is produced in useful quantities using recombinant DNA techniques. The invention disclosed thus enables the production of t-PA free of contaminants with which it is ordinarily associated in its native cellular environment. Methods, expression vehicles and various host cells useful in its production are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2001
    Assignee: Genentech, Inc.
    Inventors: David V. Goeddel, William J. Kohr, Diane Pennica, Gordon A. Vehar
  • Patent number: 6274142
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and therapeutic composition for the treatment of myocardial infarction comprising administration of a tissue factor protein antagonist and a thrombolytic agent. In addition, the present invention relates to methods of neutralizing coagulation, including in patients with deep vein thrombosis, with anti-tissue factor antibodies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2001
    Assignee: Genentech, Inc.
    Inventors: Donogh P. O'Brien, Gordon A. Vehar
  • Patent number: 6274335
    Abstract: Human tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA) is produced in useful quantities using recombinant DNA techniques. The invention disclosed thus enables the production of t-PA free of contaminants with which it is ordinarily associated in its native cellular environment. Methods, expression vehicles and various host cells useful in its production are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2001
    Assignee: Genentech, Inc.
    Inventors: David V. Goeddel, William J. Kohr, Diane Pennica, Gordon A. Vehar
  • Patent number: 6261837
    Abstract: A method for producing tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA) in eukaryotic host cells is disclosed. Enhanced levels of t-PA production are obtained by co-amplification of the t-PA gene through treatment of cultures transformed with mutant or wild type DHFR with methotrexate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2001
    Assignee: Genentech, Inc.
    Inventors: Arthur D. Levinson, Diane Pennica, William J. Kohr, Gordon A. Vehar, David V. Goeddel, Elizabeth M. Yelverton, Christian C. Simonsen
  • Patent number: 5869314
    Abstract: Tissue plasminogen activators (t-PAs) and derivatives thereof are produced in useful quantities using recombinant DNA techniques. Specific derivatives include amino acid deletion derivatives and amino acid substitution derivatives. A deletion derivative lacking the N-terminal first 68 amino acids is specifically exemplified having requisite t-PA characteristics. The invention disclosed thus enables the production of t-PAs and derivatives thereof via recombinant means. Methods, expression vehicles and various host cells useful in the production of said t-PAs and derivatives thereof are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 9, 1999
    Assignee: Genentech, Inc.
    Inventors: David V. Goeddel, William J. Kohr, Diane Pennica, Gordon A. Vehar
  • Patent number: 5849574
    Abstract: A method for producing tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA) in eukaryotic host cells is disclosed. Enhanced levels of t-PA production are obtained by co-amplification of the t-PA gene through treatment of cultures transformed with mutant or wild type DHFR with methotrexate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 15, 1998
    Assignee: Genentech, Inc.
    Inventors: Arthur D. Levinson, Diane Pennica, William J. Kohr, Gordon A. Vehar, David V. Goeddel, Elizabeth M. Yelverton, Christian C. Simonsen
  • Patent number: 5830448
    Abstract: The invention concerns a method for inhibiting the growth and/or causing regression of tumors by administering a therapeutically effective dose of a procoagulant and a cytokine, preferably TNF-.beta., TNF-.alpha. and/or IL-1. In a specific aspect, the invention concerns a method for tumor treatment by the administration of a therapeutically effective amount of a thrombomodulin inhibitor and a cytokine. The invention also concerns thrombomodulin inhibitors and pharmaceutical compositions used in the course of these treatments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1998
    Assignee: Genentech, Inc.
    Inventor: Gordon A. Vehar
  • Patent number: 5763253
    Abstract: Tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA) derivatives are produced in useful quantities using recombinant DNA techniques. Specific derivatives include amino acid deletion derivatives and amino acid substitution derivatives. A deletion derivative lacking the N-terminal first 68 amino acids is specifically exemplified having requisite t-PA characteristics. The invention disclosed thus enables the production of t-PA derivatives via recombinant means. Methods, expression vehicles and various host cells useful in the production of said t-PA derivatives are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 9, 1998
    Assignee: Genentech, Inc.
    Inventors: David V. Goeddel, William J. Kohr, Diane Pennica, Gordon A. Vehar
  • Patent number: 5762921
    Abstract: The invention concerns a method for inducing a selective collapse of the vasculature of a solid tumor by administering to a patient a therapeutically effective dose of a combination of a compound preventing the formation of a functional thrombin-thrombomodulin complex and a cytokine selected from the group of TNF-.beta. (LT), TNF-.alpha., IL-1, and IFN-.gamma.. The invention further concerns the composition used in this method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 9, 1998
    Assignee: Genentech, Inc.
    Inventor: Gordon A. Vehar
  • Patent number: 5756093
    Abstract: Biologically active variant tissue plasminogen activators are disclosed. The disclosure focuses on position 276 variants that exhibit enhanced fibrin specificity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 26, 1998
    Assignee: Genentech, Inc.
    Inventors: Herbert L. Heyneker, Gordon A. Vehar, Nicholas F. Paoni, William F. Bennett
  • Patent number: 5753486
    Abstract: A human tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA) is produced in useful quantities using recombinant DNA techniques. The invention disclosed thus enables the production of t-PA free of contaminants with which it is ordinarily associated in its native cellular environment. Methods, expression vehicles and various host cells useful in its production are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 19, 1998
    Assignee: Genentech, Inc.
    Inventors: David V. Goeddel, William J. Kohr, Diane Pennica, Gordon A. Vehar
  • Patent number: 5739101
    Abstract: A tissue factor protein mutant capable of neutralizing the ability of endogenous tissue factor to induce coagulation is provided. A representative tissue factor mutant designated K165A, K166A TF is useful in a method for inhibiting thrombin-induced platelet aggregation in a mammal, either separately or in combination with a thrombolytic agent, an anticoagulant, or a GPII.sub.b III.sub.a inhibitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1998
    Assignee: Genentech, Inc.
    Inventors: Soumitra Roy, Gordon A. Vehar
  • Patent number: 5736134
    Abstract: Biologically active variant tissue plasminogen activators are disclosed. The disclosure focuses on position 276 variants that exhibit enhanced fibrin specificity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 7, 1998
    Assignee: Genentech, In.c
    Inventors: Herbert L. Heyneker, Gordon A. Vehar, Nicholas F. Paoni, William F. Bennett
  • Patent number: 5728566
    Abstract: Tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA) derivatives are produced in useful quantifies using recombinant DNA techniques. Specific derivatives include amino acid deletion derivatives and amino acid substitution derivatives. A deletion derivative lacking the N-terminal first 68 amino acids is specifically exemplified having requisite t-PA characteristics. The invention disclosed thus enables the production of t-PA derivatives via recombinant means. Methods, expression vehicles and various host cells useful in the production of said t-PA derivatives are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 17, 1998
    Assignee: Genentech, Inc.
    Inventors: David V. Goeddel, William J. Kohr, Diane Pennica, Gordon A. Vehar
  • Patent number: H2181
    Abstract: A method for producing tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA) in eukaryotic host cells is disclosed. Enhanced levels of t-PA production are obtained by co-amplification of the t-PA gene through treatment of cultures transformed with mutant or wild-type DHFR with methotrexate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 1991
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2007
    Assignee: Genentech, Inc.
    Inventors: Arthur D. Levinson, Diane Pennica, William J. Kohr, Gordon A. Vehar, David V. Goeddel, Elizabeth M. Yelverton, Christian C. Simonsen