Patents by Inventor Leena Alanen-Kurki

Leena Alanen-Kurki 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).

  • Syndecan stimulation of cellular differentiation
    Patent number: 5726058
    Abstract: Methods are provided for altering levels of syndecan within a cell. The methods include enhancing syndecan expression via administration of growth factors, preventing suppression of syndecan expression via administration of anti-steroid agents, and altering syndecan biochemistry within the cell. The methods are used to induce or maintain cellular differentiation, and to decrease the growth of malignant cells. Application of the methods to the treatment of patients, including humans, is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 10, 1998
    Inventors: Markku Jalkanen, Leena Alanen-Kurki, Petri Auvinen, Panu Jaakkola, Sirpa Leppa, Markku Mali, Tapani Vihinen, Anni Warri