Patents by Inventor M. Elyse Wheeler

M. Elyse Wheeler 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).

  • Endothelial-derived II-8 adhesion inhibitor
    Patent number: 5302384
    Abstract: The present invention relates to intercellular adhesion inhibitory factors produced by cytokine activated endothelial cells. These factors designated endothelial-derived IL-8 find use in the diagnosis and treatment of inflammation and in the protection of endothelial cells from neutrophil mediated damage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 12, 1994
    Assignee: Brigham and Women's Hospital
    Inventors: Michael A. Gimbrone, Jr., M. Elyse Wheeler