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  • Characterization of BBK07 antigen of and methods of use
    Patent number: 8338566
    Abstract: In this application is described the characterization Borrelia burgdorferi lipoprotein BBK07, an in vivo expressed and surface-exposed immunogen. BBK07 expression in the infected hose can be detected at the RNA and protein level as early as the first week of infection. Therefore, described is the use of BBK07 antigen and immunogenic epitopes as well as bbk07 nucleotides in methods and kits for the diagnosis of Lyme disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: University of Maryland, College Park Office of Technology Commercialization
    Inventors: Utpal Pal, Adam Steven Coleman
  • Genetic polymorphisms for identifying individuals at risk for drug-induced vestibular dysfunction
    Patent number: 7935485
    Abstract: In this application is described the identification of genetic variants that contribute to susceptibility to drug-induced vestibular dysfunction, more particularly, GM-induced vestibular dysfunction. Methods, compositions and kits for determining whether an individual has susceptibility for drug-induced vestibular dysfunction are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Assignee: University of Maryland College Park
    Inventors: Stephen M. Roth, John J. Jeka, Scott M. Williams
  • Corynephage integrase-based site-specific insertion vector system
    Patent number: 7892810
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system for site-specific directed gene insertion of desired genes or foreign DNA into cellular genomes. The system includes novel vectors for integrating DNA into the genome of different hosts. Methods of using the vectors and transformed hosts are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: University of Maryland, Baltimore
    Inventors: Diana M. Oram, Mark Oram, Joelle Woolston