Patents by Inventor John Ancsin

John Ancsin 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).

  • Compositions and methods for treating atherosclerosis
    Publication number: 20060111299
    Abstract: Peptides and mimetics of selected domains of mammalian serum amyloid A isoform 2.1 (SAA2.1) and compounds and compositions thereof are provided that enhance the effect on macrophage cholesterol ester hydrolase activity and/or inhibit acyl CoA:cholesterol acyl transferase activity. Methods of using these compositions in the treatment and/or prevention of atherosclerosis as well as coronary heart disease and cardiovascular disease are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2005
    Publication date: May 25, 2006
    Inventors: Robert Kisilevsky, Shui-Pang Tam, John Ancsin, Zongchao Jia
  • Compounds which modulate amyloidogenesis and methods for their identification and use
    Publication number: 20050267029
    Abstract: A cell culture system for amyloidogenesis and methods for use of this cell culture system in identifying amyloid modulating compounds are provided. Also provided are compounds and methods for modulating the interaction of an amyloid polypeptide and heparan sulfate and for treating amyloid-associated diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2005
    Publication date: December 1, 2005
    Inventors: John Ancsin, Elena Elimova, Robert Kisilevsky