Patents by Inventor Keith Kerkof

Keith Kerkof 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).

  • Human cytokine and alpha-helix-containing polypeptides
    Publication number: 20070072249
    Abstract: This invention relates to new human alpha-helix-containing polypeptides, to methods of making such polypeptides, to methods of using them to treat immunological conditions, and to methods of identifying compounds that alter alpha-helix-containing polypeptide activities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2006
    Publication date: March 29, 2007
    Applicant: Immunex Corporation
    Inventors: Peter Baum, Randal Ketchem, Robert DuBose, Steven Wiley, Keith Kerkof
  • Method for selectively blocking hemoglobin RNA amplification
    Publication number: 20060234277
    Abstract: This invention provides oligonucleotides, compositions, kits, and methods for specifically blocking amplification of hemoglobin mRNA in a sample of RNA. The oligonucleotides and methods are particularly advantageous for analyzing samples of RNA extracted from whole blood samples.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2006
    Publication date: October 19, 2006
    Applicant: Amgen Inc.
    Inventors: Chris Russell, Keith Kerkof, Martin Timour