Patents by Inventor Susan Charlton

Susan Charlton 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).

  • Use of lytic toxins and toxin conjugates
    Patent number: 7422740
    Abstract: Agents are provided which are capable of inhibiting the cell division cycle in a target cell of interest. The agents comprise first and second components, wherein the first component is a targeting moiety which is capable of directing the second component to the target cell of interest. The second component is capable of inhibiting the cell division cycle in the target cell of interest. The agents are preferably provided in the form of conjugates, and the second component is preferably a cytolethal distending toxin. Methods for the preparation of the agents, and the use thereof for treating proliferative cell disorders and intracellular pathogens are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2008
    Assignee: Health Protection Agency
    Inventors: Desmond Purdy, Susan Charlton, Ian Henderson
  • Use of lytic toxins and toxin conjugates
    Publication number: 20080213310
    Abstract: Agents are provided which are capable of inhibiting the cell division cycle in a target cell of interest. The agents comprise first and second components, wherein the first component is a targeting moiety which is capable of directing the second component to the target cell of interest. The second component is capable of inhibiting the cell division cycle in the target cell of interest. The agents are preferably provided in the form of conjugates, and the second component is preferably a cytolethal distending toxin. Methods for the preparation of the agents, and the use thereof for treating proliferative cell disorders and intracellular pathogens are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2007
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Inventors: Desmond Purdy, Susan Charlton, Ian Henderson