Patents by Inventor Silvina Bocca

Silvina Bocca 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).

  • Proteomic Fingerprinting of Human IVF-Derived Embryos: Identification of Biomarkers of Developmental Potential
    Publication number: 20090215085
    Abstract: The present invention discloses biomarkers and biomarker combinations that have prognostic value as predictors of the developmental potential of individual IVF-derived human embryos. In particular, the biomarkers of this invention are useful to classify an embryo with implantation competence after uterine transfer or implantation incompetence. In addition, the biomarkers can be detected by non-invasive methods that do not harm the developing embryo. Also disclosed are kits for the prediction of developmental potential that detect the biomarkers of the invention, as well as methods using a plurality of classifiers to make a probable diagnosis of developmental potential.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2007
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Applicant: Eastern Virginia Medical School
    Inventors: Sergio C. Oehninger, O. John Semmes, Lisa H. Cazares, Silvina Bocca