Patents by Inventor L. Steven Beck

L. Steven Beck 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 of predisposing mammals to accelerated tissue repair
    Patent number: 5108989
    Abstract: A method of predisposing a mammal to accelerated tissue repair is provided. This method comprises systemically administering to the mammal, prior to its exposure to tissue damage, an effective amount of TGF-.beta.. Preferably, the TGF-.beta. is administered no more than about 24 hours prior to exposure to tissue damage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 28, 1992
    Assignee: Genentech, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward P. Amento, L. Steven Beck