Patents by Inventor Paola Secchiero

Paola Secchiero 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).

  • APOPTOSIS-INDUCING MOLECULES AND USES THEREFOR
    Publication number: 20140105898
    Abstract: This invention relates generally to methods and agents for modulating adiposity-related conditions. More particularly, the present invention relates to the use of TRAIL death receptor agonists, including nucleic acids such as TRAIL polynucleotides, peptides and polypeptides including TRAIL polypeptides, TRAIL DR agonist antigen-binding molecules, TRAIL DR peptide agonists as well as small molecule TRAIL DR agonists in compositions and methods for treating or preventing adiposity-related conditions such as obesity, diabetes mellitus and metabolic syndrome.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2012
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: Istituto Di Ricovero E Cura A Carattere Scientific Materno-Infantile Burlo Garo
    Inventors: Merlin C. Thomas, Giorgio Zauli, Paola Secchiero, Bruno Fabris, Stella Bernardi