Patents by Inventor Adam J. Chicco

Adam J. Chicco 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).

  • INHIBITION OF DELTA-6 DESATURASE FOR THE TREATMENT OF CARDIOMETABOLIC DISEASE
    Publication number: 20150181845
    Abstract: Systems and methods for screening whether a candidate compound inhibits delta-6 desaturase activity are disclosed. Also disclosed is a transgenic mammal which overexpresses a gene encoding delta-6 desaturase and an animal model of a cardiometabolic disorder or disease that includes the transgenic mammal. A method of treating a cardiometabolic disorder or disease is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2015
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventor: Adam J. Chicco
  • Inhibition of delta-6 desaturase for the treatment of cardiometabolic disease
    Patent number: 8952012
    Abstract: Systems and methods for screening whether a candidate compound inhibits delta-6 desaturase activity are disclosed. Also disclosed is a transgenic mammal which overexpresses a gene encoding delta-6 desaturase and an animal model of a cardiometabolic disorder or disease that includes the transgenic mammal. A method of treating a cardiometabolic disorder or disease is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: Colorado State University Research Foundation
    Inventor: Adam J. Chicco
  • INHIBITION OF DELTA-6 DESATURASE FOR THE TREATMENT OF CARDIOMETABOLIC DISEASE
    Publication number: 20130317039
    Abstract: Systems and methods for screening whether a candidate compound inhibits delta-6 desaturase activity are disclosed. Also disclosed is a transgenic mammal which overexpresses a gene encoding delta-6 desaturase and an animal model of a cardiometabolic disorder or disease that includes the transgenic mammal. A method of treating a cardiometabolic disorder or disease is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: Colorado State University Research Foundation
    Inventor: ADAM J. CHICCO
  • Use Of Linoleic Compounds Against Heart Failure
    Publication number: 20080318909
    Abstract: Linoleic acid and related cardiolipin products are used as dietary supplements that provide cardiac benefits against a variety of cardiac related symptoms and diseases. For example, the disclosed compositions and methods may be used to treat or prevent hypertension, ischemic cardiomyopathy, heart disease, Barth Syndrome and heart failure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2008
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Inventors: Genevieve C. Sparagna, Adam J. Chicco, Russell L. Moore, Sylvia A. McCune