Patents by Inventor Susan Cushing

Susan Cushing 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 reducing background binding in antibody preparations
    Patent number: 5759864
    Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there are provided novel methods and reagents for reducing background binding in antibody preparations having an unwanted affinity for intracellular protein(s). The invention method comprises treating an antibody preparation with permeabilized cells, then separating the antibody preparation from the permeabilized cells. The reagents are useful for reducing the level of background binding in antibody preparations. Also provided are antibody preparations that are substantially free of background binding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1998
    Assignee: Cedars Sinai Medical Center
    Inventors: Susan Cushing, Alda Vidrich