Patents Assigned to School Corporation, Azabu Veterinary Medicine Educational Institute
  • Human-derived bacteria that induce proliferation or accumulation of regulatory T cells
    Patent number: 10052353
    Abstract: Species of human-derived bacteria belonging to the Clostridia class have been shown to induce accumulation of regulatory T cells (Treg cells) in the colon and suppress immune functions. Pharmaceutical compositions containing these bacteria can be used to prevent and treat immune-mediated diseases such as autoimmune diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignees: The University of Tokyo, School Corporation, Azabu Veterinary Medicine Educational Institute
    Inventors: Kenya Honda, Koji Atarashi, Takeshi Tanoue, Masahira Hattori, Hidetoshi Morita