Patents by Inventor Hideaki Tahara

Hideaki Tahara 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).

  • In situ injection of antigen-presenting cells with genetically enhanced cytokine expression
    Publication number: 20030060442
    Abstract: The use of professional antigen presenting cells genetically modified to enhance expression of an immunostimulatory cytokine is disclosed for the treatment of individuals having tumors or infections. The genetically modified professional antigen presenting cells are injected directly at or near the site of the tumor or infection. Preferred professional antigen presenting cells include dendritic cells, and preferred immunostimulatory cytokines include interleukins such as IL-12.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2002
    Publication date: March 27, 2003
    Applicant: University of Pittsburgh of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education
    Inventors: Hideaki Tahara, Michael T. Lotze, Yasuhiko Nishioka
  • In situ injection of antigen-presenting cells with genetically enhanced cytokine expression
    Patent number: 6482405
    Abstract: The use of professional antigen presenting cells genetically modified to enhance expression of an immunostimulatory cytokine is disclosed for the treatment of individuals having tumors or infections. The genetically modified professional antigen presenting cells are injected directly at or near the site of the tumor or infection. Preferred professional antigen presenting cells include dendritic cells, and preferred immunostimulatory cytokines include interleukins such as IL-12.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: University of Pittsburgh of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education
    Inventors: Hideaki Tahara, Michael T. Lotze, Yasuhiko Nishioka