US4210718A
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Production of tumor angiogenesis factor by cell culture
Assignee: Monsanto Co
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Filing: 1978-12-29
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Granted: 1980-07-01
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Expires: 1998-12-29
Abstract
Abstract Process for the production of human TAF in vitro comprising growing the human melanoma cell line A-375 in agitated, liquid suspension of nutrient culture medium at about 35 DEG -38 DEG C. for a sufficient time to elaborate TAF and recovering the resulting TAF from the cells or cell product.
Inventors
- 👤 William R. Tolbert
- 👤 Joseph Feder
- 👤 Mau-Jung Kuo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 23:18
CPC Classifications
C; C07; C07K; C07K14/00; C07K14/435; C07K14/475; C07K14/515; C07K14/46; C07K14/47; C07K14/4701; C07K14/4748; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S435/00; Y10S435/8215; Y10S435/948
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
47 words
Process for the production of human TAF in vitro comprising growing the human melanoma cell line A-375 in agitated, liquid suspension of nutrient culture medium at about 35°-38° C. for a sufficient time to elaborate TAF and recovering the resulting TAF from the cells or cell product.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
47 words
Process for the production of human TAF in vitro comprising growing the human melanoma cell line A-375 in agitated, liquid suspension of nutrient culture medium at about 35°-38° C. for a sufficient time to elaborate TAF and recovering the resulting TAF from the cells or cell product.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The process of claim 1 in which the nutrient medium is Dulbecco's modification of Eagle's minimum essential medium.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The process of claim 1 in which the nutrient culture medium is fortified with mammalian serum.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 1 in which the nutrient culture medium is fortified with from about 10% to about 15 % fetal bovine serum.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The process of claim 1 in which the TAF is recovered by extraction from the cells.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
The process of claim 1 in which the nutrient culture medium is Dulbecco's modification of Eagle's minimum essential medium and is fortified with fetal bovine serum and in which the TAF is recovered by extraction from the cells.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US4059486A
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US4059485A
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-07-01 | 1983-12-31 | 1984-07-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-07-01 | 1987-12-31 | 1988-07-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-07-01 | 1991-12-31 | 1992-07-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |