Patents by Inventor Natasha Y. Frank

Natasha Y. Frank 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).

  • THERAPEUTIC AND DIAGNOSTIC METHODS RELATING TO CANCER STEM CELLS
    Publication number: 20110287034
    Abstract: Genes that are deregulated in cancer stem cells (e.g., melanoma stem cells) are disclosed. Methods which involve modulating (e.g., inducing, inhibiting, etc.) the activity of the cancer stem cell associated genes are used to treat individuals having melanoma. Cell surface genes that are upregulated in melanoma stem cells are targeted for the selective isolation, detection, and killing of cancer stem cells in melanoma.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2009
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Applicant: The Brigham and Womens Hospital, Inc.
    Inventors: Markus H. Frank, Natasha Y. Frank
  • TARGETING ABCB5 FOR CANCER THERAPY
    Publication number: 20110165149
    Abstract: The invention related to methods for treating a subject by manipulating ABCB5 on a cell as well as related products. The methods include methods of treating cancer using ABCB5 binding molecules such as antibodies and fragments thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2011
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Applicant: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.
    Inventors: Markus H. Frank, Natasha Y. Frank, Mohamed H. Sayegh
  • Targeting ABCB5 for cancer therapy
    Patent number: 7928202
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods for treating a subject by manipulating ABCB5 on a cell as well as related products. The methods include methods of treating cancer using ABCB5 binding molecules such as antibodies and fragments thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignee: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.
    Inventors: Markus H. Frank, Natasha Y. Frank, Mohamed H. Sayegh
  • TARGETING ABCB5 FOR CANCER THERAPY
    Publication number: 20090117117
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods for treating a subject by manipulating ABCB5 on a cell as well as related products. The methods include methods of treating cancer using ABCB5 binding molecules such as antibodies and fragments thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2008
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Applicant: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.
    Inventors: Markus H. Frank, Natasha Y. Frank, Mohamed H. Sayegh