Patents by Inventor Dov Gavish

Dov Gavish 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).

  • Method for selective reduction of Lp(a)
    Patent number: 5272166
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and corresponding agents for lowering plasma Lp(a) levels by the administration of agents that reduce Lp(a) and selectively separate therefrom the apo(a) component and/or prevent Lp(a) formation. Suitable agents include sulfhydryl reducers, such as N-acetylcysteine. The present method and agents may be administered alone or in conjunction with other therapy for the lowering of LDL cholesterol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 1992
    Date of Patent: December 21, 1993
    Assignee: The Rockefeller University
    Inventors: Jan L. Breslow, Dov Gavish