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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8124597 | Method of treating gaucher disease Therapeutic compositions and methods for treatment of late-onset Gaucher disease are described herein. The compositions comprise compounds having activity as pharmacological chaperones for mutant forms of the beta-glucocerebrosidase. Methods of treatment involve pro... | 02/28/2012 |
| 7811986 | Genes from the 20Q13 amplicon and their uses The present invention relates to cDNA sequences from a region of amplification on chromosome 20 associated with disease. The sequences can be used in hybridization methods for the identification of chromosomal abnormalities associated with various diseases. T... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7785777 | Diagnosis of Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome The SBDS gene has been identified as the site of mutations associated with SDS. Methods are provided for determining whether a subject is suffering from SDS. ... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7717855 | System for performing remote ischemic preconditioning A system for remote ischemic preconditioning that includes a cuff, and actuator, and a controller that operates the actuator according to a treatment protocol. The treatment protocol includes a plurality of treatment cycles that each comprise cuff actuation, an isch... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7666829 | Compositions for elastogenesis and connective tissue treatment The present invention describes therapeutic compositions comprising one or more minerals, including trivalent iron, divalent manganese and salts thereof, suitable in facilitating synthesis and deposition of connective tissue matrix, particularly rich of elastin and ... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7544365 | TRPV1 sensory neurons control of β-cells stress and islet inflammation in diabetes A process is disclosed for controlling inflammatory tissue access through release of neuropeptides, such as substance P (sP), to insulin-responsive sensory neurons, whereby simultaneous control of insulin sensitivity/resistance is manifested. In models of Type 1 and... | 06/09/2009 |
| 7507801 | Adapter gene The present invention relates to the identification and cloning of a novel gene, MARS (Modulator of Antigen Receptor Signaling), which is a putative tumor suppressor gene. The present invention also relates to the relation of the MARS gene to human cancers and its u... | 03/24/2009 |
| 7455964 | Genes from the 20q13 amplicon and their uses The present invention relates to cDNA sequences from a region of amplification on chromosome 20 associated with disease. The sequences can be used in hybridization methods for the identification of chromosomal abnormalities associated with various diseases. The sequ... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7413899 | Genes from the 20q13 amplicon and their uses The present invention relates to cDNA sequences from a region of amplification on chromosome 20 associated with disease. The sequences can be used in hybridization methods for the identification of chromosomal abnormalities associated with various diseases. The sequ... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7205113 | Methods of modulation of the immune system Manipulation of the EphB6 receptor and its active Eph partners allow for regulation of T cell responses, including TCR signaling, T cell proliferation, and induction of T cell death. Methods of modulating EphB6 are described as well as various therapeutic applicatio... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7146936 | Method and apparatus for animal positioning An animal positioning apparatus including a support stretcher having a main body support portion. A head support portion is fixed to a first end of the main body support portion and forward limb directing means are provided proximal the first end of the main body su... | 12/12/2006 |
| 6808878 | Genes from the 20Q13 amplicon and their uses The present invention relates to cDNA sequences from a region of amplification on chromosome 20 associated with disease. The sequences can be used in hybridization methods for the identification of chromosomal abnormalities associated with various diseases. The sequ... | 10/26/2004 |
| 6689937 | Transgenic mouse model of basal cell carcinoma The present invention provides transgenic non-human animal models of basal cell carcinoma which allows for the characterization of the disease as well as for providing a system for the development and testing of potential treatments.... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6531586 | Genetic sequences related to Alzheimer's Disease The present invention relates to the identification, isolation and cloning of a mammalian polynucleotide which encodes a Alzheimer's related membrane protein (ARMP). The invention also contemplates mutant polynucleotides and polynucleotides that encode AR... | 03/11/2003 |
| 6395960 | Transgenic mice expressing human presenilin proteins The present invention describes the identification, isolation and cloning of two human presenilin genes, PS-1 and PS-2, mutations in which lead to Familial Alzheimer's Disease. Also identified are presenilin homologue genes in mice, C. elegans and D. mela... | 05/28/2002 |
| 5969106 | Self-aligning peptides modeled on human elastin and other fibrous proteins A polypeptide is provided that has a secondary structure characterized by at least three beta-sheet/beta-turn structures, and that is not a naturally occurring fibrous protein. Such polypeptides, illustrated by one modeled on elastin, are useful in prosth... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5892010 | Genes from the 20Q13 amplicon and their uses The present invention relates to cDNA sequences from a region of amplification on chromosome 20 associated with disease. The sequences can be used in hybridization methods for the identification of chromosomal abnormalities associated with various disease... | 04/06/1999 |
| 4616814 | X-ray head holder A patient head holder is disclosed for use with a CT scanner and is suitable both for adult patients and for young children. The holder includes a support which is pivotable about a horizontal axis disposed below the region in which the neck of an adult p... | 10/14/1986 |
| 4597999 | Method for coupling a hydrocarbon containing molecular species The present invention relates to a method for covalently coupling two molecular species and to the product of such coupling. The method has particular application to the binding of hydrocarbon containing ligands to a support matrix as may be required in, ... | 07/01/1986 |
| 4457310 | Method and apparatus for determining the energy requirements of premature newborns A method and apparatus is disclosed for determining the energy requirements of premature newborns. The method includes identifying a series of groups of newborns in which the age and weight of each newborn within each group are within defined ranges. A ch... | 07/03/1984 |
| 4453126 | Measurement of anaesthetic gas concentration The invention provides a device capable of monitoring the concentration of anaesthetic gas in a breathing mixture being delivered to a patient to cause narcosis and consists essentially of an electronic transducer which provides an output signal proportio... | 06/05/1984 |
| 4452599 | Method of delivering medical liquid by peristaltic tube pump A tube assembly for a peristaltic pumping system is described. The assembly includes resilient inner and outer tubes of which the inner tube has a lumen along which liquid can be pumped by occluding the tube and causing the point of occlusion to progress ... | 06/05/1984 |
| 4423039 | Disaggregated solutions of polypeptides, their preparation and use The present invention is directed to a solution of a polypeptide, such as, for example, insulin, the solution being prepared and maintained at pH 6.8 to 8.0 and in which the polypeptide remains in solution in disaggregated form. This is accomplished by th... | 12/27/1983 |
| 4361049 | Apparatus for calculating cardiac output The invention provides apparatus for measuring the rate of flow of liquid being circulated in a closed loop system by a pump using a bolus of indicator injected suddenly into the system upstream of the pump and a sampling station downstream of the pump. T... | 11/30/1982 |
