Patents by Inventor Gregory Ku

Gregory Ku 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).

  • HTR1F ANTAGONISTS FOR IMPROVEMENT OF BETA CELL SURVIVAL AND FUNCTION
    Publication number: 20240115564
    Abstract: Methods for treating diabetes are described. The methods include administration of a serotonin receptor 1F (HTR1F) antagonist, such as a substituted piperidine, methysergide, or methiothepin, to a subject in need thereof. Administration of the HTR1F antagonist can increase survival of pancreatic beta cells in conjunction with pancreatic islet transplantation. Methods for transplanting pancreatic islets to subjects such as diabetes patients are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2022
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Applicant: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventor: Gregory Ku