Patents by Inventor Philip A. Thacker

Philip A. Thacker 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).

  • SRIF-related peptides and uses thereof
    Patent number: 5212156
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for modulating SRIF activity as well as enhancing the reproductive performance and immunological function in vertebrates are disclosed. Compositions containing SRIF-related peptides or antibodies thereto can be administered to animals to modulate endogenous SRIF-like activity. The SRIF-related peptides can be linked to a carrier such as ovalbumin, and administered in an Al(OH).sub.3 adjuvant, to enhance the immunogenicity of the SRIF-related peptides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 1990
    Date of Patent: May 18, 1993
    Assignee: University of Saskatchewan
    Inventors: Bernard Laarveld, Roy N. Kirkwood, Philip A. Thacker, Lorraine M. Sordillo, mark Redmond