Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – In vivo diagnosis or in vivo testing
Reexamination Certificate
2005-10-25
2005-10-25
Jones, Dameron L. (Department: 1616)
Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions
In vivo diagnosis or in vivo testing
C424S001110, C424S001650, C424S001690, C424S001730
Reexamination Certificate
active
06958140
ABSTRACT:
Methods for imaging and targeting tumor vasculature are provided. Specifically, the methods for imaging and targeting tumor vasculature relate to using ephrin-B2 to image developing tumor vasculature and to target therapeutic agents to developing tumor vasculature. Kits for imaging and targeting tumor vasculature are also provided. Also provided for are methods of delivering agents to vasculature.
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Gale Nicholas W.
Yancopoulos George D.
Gregg, Esq. Valeta
Jones Dameron L.
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc.
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