Patents Examined by Ponnathapu Achutmurthy
  • Thrombosis prophylaxis for factor Vleiden carriers
    Patent number: 6248548
    Abstract: Persons having the Factor VLEIDEN mutation and a lower than average plasma level of TFPI have been found to be at elevated risk of thrombosis. Prophylactic methods for reducing the risk of thrombosis employ the administration of TFPI to achieve higher levels in the plasma.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2001
    Assignee: The University of Vermont and State Agriculture College
    Inventors: Cornelis Van't Veer, Michael Kalafatis, Kenneth G. Mann