Patents by Inventor Pallavur V. Sivakumar

Pallavur V. Sivakumar 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 treating viral infection using IL-28 and IL-29
    Publication number: 20040138122
    Abstract: IL-28A, IL-28B, IL-29, and certain mutants thereof have been shown to have antiviral activity on a spectrum of viral species. Of particular interest is the antiviral activity demonstrated on viruses that infect liver, such as hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus. In addition, IL-28A, IL-28B, IL-29, and mutants thereof do not exhibit some of the antiproliferative activity on hematopoietic cells that is observed with interferon treatment. Without the immunosuppressive effects accompanying interferon treatment, IL-28A, IL-28B, and IL-29 will be useful in treating immunocompromised patients for viral infections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2003
    Publication date: July 15, 2004
    Inventors: Kevin M. Klucher, Pallavur V. Sivakumar, Wayne R. Kindsvogel, Katherine E. Henderson