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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8182807 | Method for inhibiting reperfusion injury in the brain The present invention relates to a method for inhibiting reperfusion injury in the brain. The method involve injecting via the carotid artery or jugular vein an antioxidant-loaded nanoparticle. A nanoparticle formulation containing an inert plasticizer is also provi... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8178090 | Recombinant hexose oxidase Use of a preparation as an antimicrobial agent or as an anti-oxidant; wherein said preparation comprises a polypeptide having hexose oxidase activity, the polypeptide being in a substantially pure form, and said polypeptide comprises at least one amino acid sequence... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8173121 | Lysyl oxidase-like 1 (LOXL1) and elastogenesis Described are methods of treating and preventing conditions associated with a loss of elastic fibers. Also provided herein are methods of screening for agents useful in treating such conditions, and animal models of conditions associated with a loss of elastic fiber... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8092794 | Pharmaceutical compositions comprising SODs and prolamine based peptide fragments The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions adapted for pharmaceutical administration comprising at least one superoxide dismutase and at least one prolamine based peptide fragment. The invention also relates to certain superoxide dismutases and pro... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8007786 | Radioprotective SOD soluble isoform and uses thereof The invention refers to a specific isoform of MnSOD (Mn-superoxide dismutase) and its uses for protecting and curing subjects exposed to radiations, specifically space radiations. ... | 08/30/2011 |
| 7972595 | Methods and compositions for protecting and treating at least one muscarinic receptor from dysfunction not resulting from oxidative stress, toxic actions of metals or infectious agents by administering a pyrophosphate analog Methods and compositions for protecting and treating a muscarinic receptor in a subject in need thereof from dysfunction not resulting from oxidative stress, toxic actions of metals or metal ions, or infectious agents by administering a pyrophosphate analog. ... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7927589 | PEG-urate oxidase conjugates and use thereof A naturally occurring or recombinant urate oxidase (uricase) covalently coupled to poly(ethylene glycol) or poly(ethylene oxide) (both referred to as PEG), wherein an average of 2 to 10 strands of PEG are conjugated to each uricase subunit and the PEG has an average... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7927588 | Skin dressings containing oxidoreductase enzyme A skin dressing comprises a first dressing component (16) carrying oxidoreductase enzyme in dried condition; and a second dressing component (18) carrying a source of water, such that when the first and second dressing components are placed in fluid co... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7858084 | Methods of treatment with renalase (monoamine oxidase C) The present invention provides methods of using Monoamine Oxidase C (MAO-C), also known as renalase, as a therapeutic protein in its active and inactive forms. Administering inactive renalase protein to individuals with lower renalase levels can be used to provide t... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7731955 | Interleukin-6 suppressive agent An interleukin-6 suppressive agent comprising lactoperoxidase as an active ingredient is used as a pharmaceutical preparation or the like for prevention and/or therapy of a disease caused by production of interleukin-6, such as thrombocytosis, myeloma, Castleman syn... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7731954 | Wound dressings comprising hydrated hydrogels and enzymes A skin dressing, particularly a wound dressing, comprises oxidoreductase enzyme and, optionally, peroxidase enzyme, wherein the enzyme(s) are present in hydrated condition, e.g. being present in one or more hydrated hydrogels. The dressing is used by being located o... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7700095 | Detection, isolation and uses of renalase (monoamine oxidase c) The present invention provides for the identification, isolation and uses of mammalian Monoamine Oxidase C (MAO-C), also known as renalase. ... | 04/20/2010 |
| 7674458 | Lysyl oxidase-like 1 (LOXL1) and elastogenesis Described are methods of treating and preventing conditions associated with a loss of elastic fibers. Also provided herein are methods of screening for agents useful in treating such conditions, and animal models of conditions associated with a loss of elastic fiber... | 03/09/2010 |
| 7588758 | COX-2 function and wound healing The invention relates to compositions and methods for enhancing bone healing, bone formation and wound healing. More specifically, it relates to the use of cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) following bone fracture, orthopaedic procedure or wound infliction to enhance healing... | 09/15/2009 |
| 7514076 | Antitumor agents An antitumor agent, which is a combination of an oxidoreductase, such as xanthine oxidase chemically conjugated to a polymer such as poly ethylene glycol, for initial administration and accumulation in the tumor tissue followed by administration and of a substrate f... | 04/07/2009 |
| 7407986 | Prevention and treatment of oxidative stress disorders by glutathione and phase II detoxification enzymes The present invention generally relates to the field of treating oxidative stress disorders by administering a pharmaceutically effective amount of a compound that elevates the intracellular levels of glutathone or intracellular levels of at least one Phase II detox... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7371314 | Creatinine sensor calibration In a method for calibrating a biosensor for the amperometric determination of creatinine in biological liquids, consisting of one electrode system each for measuring the concentrations of creatinine and creatine, with at least two calibration solutions being used, t... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7338766 | Compositions and methods for treating malaria with cupredoxin and cytochrome The present invention relates to cupredoxin and cytochrome and their use, separately or together, to inhibit the spread of parasitemia in mammalian red blood cells and other tissues infected by the malaria parasite, and in particular the parasitemia of human red blo... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7335383 | Generation of nitric oxide in vivo from nitrite, nitrate or nitrosothiols endogenous in blood A material includes a surface and a reactive agent that is located at the surface of the material, covalently attached to a backbone of the material, and/or located within the material. The reactive agent has nitrite reductase activity, nitrate reductase activity, a... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7332159 | Method and composition for inhibiting reperfusion injury in the brain The present invention relates to a method for inhibiting reperfusion injury in the brain. The method involve injecting via the carotid artery or jugular vein an antioxidant-loaded nanoparticle. A nanoparticle formulation containing an inert plasticizer is also provi... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7332572 | Neutral amino acid transporter and gene thereof A novel amino acid transporter molecule mediating transportation of amino acids, which are nutrients essentially required in the survival and proliferation of various normal cells constituting a living body and various pathology-associated abnormal cells such as tum... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7323452 | Method for the accelerated in vivo removal of ethanol A method for accelerating the process of removing ethanol from the blood through the use of certain additives that accelerate the metabolic oxidation of ethanol, and others which in addition act as catalysts or “pseudo” enzymes for the oxidation. These additives... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7314624 | Nanoemulsion vaccines The present invention provides methods and compositions for the stimulation of immune responses. Specifically, the present invention provides methods and compositions for the use of nanoemulsion compounds as mucosal adjuvants to induce immunity against environmental... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7306944 | Advanced cell-transducing transport domain-target protein-transport domain fusion protein and uses thereof The present invention provides a fusion protein which delivers a functional protein or peptide into a cell at enhanced efficiency. The fusion protein of the present invention is a transduction domain-target protein-transduction domain fusion protein, wherein the tra... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7303278 | Multifocal contact lens A contact lens formed from a transparent material having front and rear surfaces, wherein the rear surface has a base curve which is adapted to fit an eye of a wearer of the lens. The front surface has a central zone which has two different cylindrical curvatures wh... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7282202 | Interleukin-6 suppressive agent An interleukin-6 suppressive agent comprising lactoperoxidase as an active ingredient is used as a pharmaceutical preparation or the like for prevention and/or therapy of a disease caused by production of interleukin-6, such as thrombocytosis, myeloma, Castleman syn... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7276475 | Remodeling and glycoconjugation of peptides The invention includes methods and compositions for remodeling a peptide molecule, including the addition or deletion of one or more glycosyl groups to a peptide, and/or the addition of a modifying group a peptide. ... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7270814 | Odor control compositions and methods The present invention relates to the use of a carbohydrate oxidase to reduce or prevent malodor. The present invention also relates to a deodorizing composition comprising a carbohydrate oxidase. ... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7267818 | Method for killing spores A method for killing or inactivating spores, by contacting the spores with a haloperoxidase, a source of hydrogen peroxide and a source of iodide ions. The spores may additionally be contacted with a haloperoxidase enhancing agent. ... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7265098 | Polyacid/polyalkylene oxide gels and methods for their delivery The present invention relates to improved methods for delivering bioadhesive, bioresorbable, anti-adhesion compositions. Antiadhesion compositions can be made of intermacromolecular complexes of carboxyl-containing polysaccharides, polyethers, polyacids, polyalkylen... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7255857 | Lysyl oxidase-like 1 (LOXL1) and elastogenesis Described are methods of treating and preventing conditions associated with a loss of elastic fibers. Also provided herein are methods of screening for agents useful in treating such conditions, and animal models of conditions associated with a loss of elastic fiber... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7255856 | Lysyl oxidase-like 1 (LOXL1) and elastogenesis Described are methods of treating and preventing conditions associated with a loss of elastic fibers. Also provided herein are methods of screening for agents useful in treating such conditions, and animal models of conditions associated with a loss of elastic fiber... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7247441 | Nucleic acid sequence and protein in addition to polypeptides coding for mannitol dehydrogenases or parts thereof and the production and use thereof in diagnosis and therapy The invention relates to polypeptides made of mannitol-dehydrogenase of Cladosporium herbarum and Alternaria alternata nucleic acids coding therefor and the use thereof in diagnosis and therapy. ... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7235255 | Biological bioadhesive compositions and methods of preparation and use The present invention relates generally to the preparation and use of biological tissue adhesives which rely on combining fibrinogen and thrombin. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method of preparing a fibrin sealant whereby said sealant is form... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7229633 | Biological bioadhesive compositions and methods of preparation and use The present invention relates generally to the preparation and use of biological tissue adhesives which rely on combining fibrinogen and thrombin. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method of preparing a fibrin sealant whereby said sealant is form... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7220404 | Enzyme containing oral composition having enhanced stability An oral care composition having enhanced oral hygiene and antiplaque properties which comprises an orally acceptable vehicle containing a combination of an enzyme, cetylpyridinium chloride and a reducing agent. ... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7217415 | NADP-dependent glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase for therapeutic use According to the present invention, a series of genes are identified in Group B Streptococcus, the products of which may be located on the outer surface of the organism. The genes, or functional fragments thereof, may be useful in the preparation of therapeut... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7211249 | Heat-generating composition for topical application to skin The present invention provides a method of sustaining the rate of heat felt on the skin as a result of an exothermic reaction between a combination of an unencapsulated and an encapsulated catalase, and peroxide. The catalase component provides a sustained heat rele... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7208301 | Method for producing 6-0-α-D-glucopyranosyl-D-sorbitol This invention concerns a method for enzymatic preparation of 6-O-α-D-glucopyranosyl-D-sorbitol (1,6-GPS) from isomaltulose. It is specified that the isomaltulose is put into an aqueous reaction solution containing a unit having sorbitol dehydrogenase (SDH) activit... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7198785 | Systems and methods related to degradation of uremic toxins The present invention generally relates to the treatment of uremic toxins in vivo using uremic toxin-treating enzymes, and/or cells capable of producing uremic toxin-treating enzymes or otherwise reacting with uremic toxins. Non-limiting examples of cases where the ... | 04/03/2007 |
