Patents by Inventor Leonard W. Velsor

Leonard W. Velsor 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).

  • Publication number: 20140162986
    Abstract: Methods for therapy of cystic fibrosis and other conditions are provided. The methods comprise one or more agents capable of increasing thiol-containing compound transport via a transporter system (i.e. ABC transporters such as MDR-1 or MRP-2) in cells. Other embodiments include the use of agents to modulate transport of thiol-containing compounds within the cell. Therapeutic methods involve the administration of such agents to a patient afflicted with cystic fibrosis and/or another condition responsive to stimulation of thiol-containing compound transport.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2014
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: NATIONAL JEWISH MEDICAL AND RESEARCH CENTER
    Inventors: Brian J. Day, Leonard W. Velsor
  • Publication number: 20040087527
    Abstract: Methods for therapy of cystic fibrosis and other conditions are provided. The methods comprise one or more agents capable of increasing thiol-containing compound transport via a transporter system (i.e. ABC transporters such as MDR-1 or MRP-2) in cells. Other embodiments include the use of agents to modulate transport of thiol-containing compounds within the cell. Therapeutic methods involve the administration of such agents to a patient afflicted with cystic fibrosis and/or another condition responsive to stimulation of thiol-containing compound transport.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2003
    Publication date: May 6, 2004
    Inventors: Brian J. Day, Leonard W. Velsor