Patents Examined by Kathleen Kerr Braodon
  • Lysyl oxidase-like 1 (LOXL1) and elastogenesis
    Patent number: 7255857
    Abstract: Described are methods of treating and preventing conditions associated with a loss of elastic fibers. Also provided herein are methods of screening for agents useful in treating such conditions, and animal models of conditions associated with a loss of elastic fibers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Assignee: Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary
    Inventors: Tiansen Li, Xiaoqing Liu