Patents by Inventor Taija Makinen

Taija Makinen 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).

  • Publication number: 20160200793
    Abstract: The present invention provide purified Flt4 receptor tyrosine kinase polypeptides and fragments thereof, polynucleotides encoding such polypeptides, antibodies that specifically bind such polypeptides, and uses therefor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2016
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: Kari Alitalo, Taija Makinen
  • Patent number: 9260526
    Abstract: The present invention provide purified Flt4 receptor tyrosine kinase polypeptides and fragments thereof, polynucleotides encoding such polypeptides, antibodies that specifically bind such polypeptides, and uses therefor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: VEGENICS PTY LIMITED
    Inventors: Kari Alitalo, Taija Makinen
  • Publication number: 20150141622
    Abstract: The present invention provide purified Flt4 receptor tyrosine kinase polypeptides and fragments thereof, polynucleotides encoding such polypeptides, antibodies that specifically bind such polypeptides, and uses therefor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2014
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventors: KARI ALITALO, TAIJA MAKINEN
  • Patent number: 8940695
    Abstract: The present invention provide purified Flt4 receptor tyrosine kinase polypeptides and fragments thereof, polynucleotides encoding such polypeptides, antibodies that specifically bind such polypeptides, and uses therefor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: Vegenics Pty Limited
    Inventors: Kari Alitalo, Taija Makinen
  • Publication number: 20080317723
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods and compositions for isolating lymphatic endothelial cells from a mixed population of cells. More particularly, the inventors have found that certain antibodies that recognize the extracellular domain of VEGFR-3 can be used to specifically isolated lymphatic endothelial cells substantially free of other contaminating non-lymphatic endothelial cells. Methods and compositions for producing such cells and using such cells are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2008
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Applicant: VEGENICS LIMITED
    Inventors: Kari Alitalo, Taija Makinen
  • Patent number: 7420042
    Abstract: Complexes of a protein selected from the group consisting of VEGF-B167, VEGF-C, VEGF-D and processed VEGF-B186 and analogs thereof and the neuropilin-1 (NP-1) receptor, the extracellular domain or a ligand-binding fragment or analogue thereof; the use of such complexes in assays for growth factor proteins having substantially the same binding affinity for a cell surface receptor as VEGF-B167, VEGF-C, VEGF-D or processed VEGF-B186 and/or in promoting or antagonizing a cellular response mediated by VEGF-B167, VEGF-C, VEGF-D and/or processed VEGF-B186; and specific binding partners, e.g. antibodies, for such complexes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2008
    Assignee: Vegenics Limited
    Inventors: Kari Alitalo, Ulf Eriksson, Brigitta Olofsson, Taija Makinen
  • Publication number: 20070110744
    Abstract: The invention provides polynucleotides and genes that are differentially expressed in lymphatic versus blood vascular endothelial cells. These genes are useful targets for treating diseases involving lymphatic vessels, such as lymphedeman, various inflammatory diseases, and cancer metastasis via the lymphatic system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2004
    Publication date: May 17, 2007
    Inventors: Kari Alitalo, Taija Makinen, Tatiana Petrova, Pipsa Saharinen, Juha Saharinen
  • Publication number: 20060269548
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods and compositions for isolating lymphatic endothelial cells from a mixed population of cells. More particularly, the inventors have found that certain antibodies that recognize the extracellular domain of VEGFR-3 can be used to specifically isolated lymphatic endothelial cells substantially free of other contaminating non-lymphatic endothelial cells. Methods and compositions for producing such cells and using such cells are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2002
    Publication date: November 30, 2006
    Inventors: Kari Alitalo, Taija Makinen
  • Publication number: 20060177901
    Abstract: The present invention provide purified Flt4 receptor tyrosine kinase polypeptides and fragments thereof, polynucleotides encoding such polypeptides, antibodies that specifically bind such polypeptides, and uses therefor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2006
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Applicants: LUDWIG INSTITUTE FOR CANCER RESEARCH, LICENTIA, LTD.
    Inventors: Kari Alitalo, Taija Makinen
  • Publication number: 20060088532
    Abstract: The invention provides polynucleotides and genes that are differentially expressed in lymphatic versus blood vascular endothelial cells. These genes are useful for treating diseases involving lymphatic vessels, such as lymphedema, various inflammatory diseases, and cancer metastasis via the lymphatic system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2003
    Publication date: April 27, 2006
    Inventors: Kari Alitalo, Taija Makinen, Tatiana Petrova, Pipsa Saharinen, Juha Saharinen
  • Publication number: 20030125523
    Abstract: Complexes of a protein selected from the group consisting of VEGF-B167, VEGF-C, VEGF-D and processed VEGF-B186 and analogs thereof and the neuropilin-1 (NP-1) receptor, the extracellular domain or a ligand-binding fragment or analogue thereof; the use of such complexes in assays for growth factor proteins having substantially the same binding affinity for a cell surface receptor as VEGF-B167, VEGF-C, VEGF-D or processed VEGF-B186 and/or in promoting or antagonizing a cellular response mediated by VEGF-B167, VEGF-C, VEGF-D and/or processed VEGF-B186; and specific binding partners, e.g. antibodies, for such complexes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2002
    Publication date: July 3, 2003
    Applicants: Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research, Licentia Ltd.
    Inventors: Kari Alitalo, Ulf Eriksson, Brigitta Olofsson, Taija Makinen
  • Patent number: 6515105
    Abstract: Complexes of a protein selected from the group consisting of VEGF-B167, VEGF-C, VEGF-D and processed VEGF-B186 and analogs thereof and the neuropilin-1 (NP-1) receptor, the extracellular domain or a ligand-binding fragment or analogue thereof; the use of such complexes in assays for growth factor proteins having substantially the same binding affinity for a cell surface receptor as VEGF-B167, VEGF-C, VEGF-D or processed VEGF-B186 and/or in promoting or antagonizing a cellular response mediated by VEGF-B167, VEGF-C, VEGF-D and/or processed VEGF-B186; and specific binding partners, e.g. antibodies, for such complexes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2003
    Assignees: Licentia Ltd., Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research
    Inventors: Kari Alitalo, Ulf Eriksson, Birgitta Olofsson, Taija Makinen