Patents by Inventor Renata Maria Anna Cavaliere Vesely

Renata Maria Anna Cavaliere Vesely 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).

  • Strains of bacteria and pharmaceutical composition containing one or more of such strains and use of same for preventing and treating diseases asociated with or caused by altered metabolism of bile acids
    Publication number: 20040259227
    Abstract: Strains of bacteria characterized by exhibiting: (a) a 7&agr;-dehydroxylase activity of less than 50%, and (b) a bile acid deconjugation activity of less than 50%, and descendants, mutants and derivatives thereof preserving activities (a) and (b); and a pharmaceutical composition using one or more of such strains and use of same for preventing and treating diseases associated with or caused by an altered metabolism of bile acids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2003
    Publication date: December 23, 2004
    Inventors: Renata Maria Anna Cavaliere Vesely, Claudio De Simone, Marco Vesely
  • Sphingomyelinase compositions and use thereof
    Patent number: 6582695
    Abstract: The use of sphingomyelinase to increase the levels of skin and mucosal ceramides, as well as dermatological and cosmetic compositions containing same which are suitable for topical application are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Assignee: VSL Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Renata Maria Anna Cavaliere Vesely, Claudio De Simone
  • Sphingomyelinase compositions and use thereof
    Publication number: 20030077269
    Abstract: The use of sphingomyelinase to increase the levels of skin and mucosal ceramides, as well as dermatological and cosmetic compositions containing same which are suitable for topical application are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2001
    Publication date: April 24, 2003
    Applicant: VSL Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Renata Maria Anna Cavaliere Vesely, Claudio De Simone
  • Strains of bacteria and pharmaceutical composition containing one or more of such strains and use of same for preventing and treating diseases associated with or caused by altered metabolism of bile acids
    Publication number: 20010012629
    Abstract: Strains of bacteria characterized by exhibiting: (a) a 7&agr;-dehydroxylase activity of less than 50%, and (b) a bile acid deconjugation activity of less than 50%, and descendants, mutants and derivatives thereof preserving activities (a) and (b); and a pharmaceutical composition using one or more of such strains and use of same for preventing and treating diseases associated with or caused by an altered metabolism of bile acids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2001
    Publication date: August 9, 2001
    Inventors: Renata Maria Anna Cavaliere Vesely, Claudio De Simone
  • Strains of bacteria and pharmaceutical composition containing one or more of such strains and use of same for preventing and treating diseases associated with or caused by altered metabolism of bile acids
    Patent number: 6225104
    Abstract: Strains of bacteria characterized by exhibiting: (a) a 7&agr;-dehydroxylase activity of less than 50%, and (b) a bile acid deconjugation activity of less than 50%, and descendants, mutants and derivatives thereof preserving activities (a) and (b); and a pharmaceutical composition using one or more of such strains and use of same for preventing and treating diseases associated with or caused by an altered metabolism of bile acids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2001
    Inventors: Renata Maria Anna Cavaliere Vesely, Claudio De Simone
  • Dietary and pharmaceutical compositions containing lyophilized lactic bacteria, their preparation and use
    Patent number: 5716615
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition containing several different bacteria including Streptococcus thermophilus, Lactobacilli and Bifidobacteria is disclosed. The bacteria are present in the composition at a total concentration of 1.times.10.sup.11 to 1.times.10.sup.13 per gram. Further, methods of using the pharmaceutical are disclosed which include treatment of a gastrointestinal disorder and hypercholesteremia. Also a method for modulating a host's immune response is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 10, 1998
    Assignees: Renata Maria Anna Cavaliere Vesely, Claudio De Simone
    Inventors: Renata Maria Anna Cavaliere Vesely, Claudio De Simone