Patents by Inventor Lionel Hebbard

Lionel Hebbard 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).

  • Methods for the inhibition of neovascularization and cancer metastasis
    Publication number: 20060292159
    Abstract: Methods for diagnosing a neoplasia of epithelial tissues are provided. The methods comprise quantifiably detecting T-cadherin expression on tissue samples and comparing the detected T-cadherin levels with reference values for the level of expression of T-cadherin in healthy or disease states. Methods for diagnosing the stage of a neoplasia are also provided. Methods for treating or preventing neovascularization by disrupting the interaction of T-cadherin with adiponectin or other ligands in the vasculature are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2006
    Publication date: December 28, 2006
    Inventors: Barbara Ranscht, Lionel Hebbard, Robert Oshima