Patents by Inventor Alexander Sparreboom

Alexander Sparreboom 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).

  • MATERIALS AND METHODS FOR ABCB1 POLYMORPHIC VARIANT SCREENING, DIAGNOSIS, AND TREATMENT
    Publication number: 20090325156
    Abstract: The invention provides methods and materials for screening for polymorphic variants in ABCB1 and diagnosing altered susceptibilities for drug-induced heart rhythm irregularities based on the same. These methods allow better treatment regimens for using drugs that bind a protein encoded by the ABCB1 and/or induce heart rhythm irregularities such as the anti-cancer drug FK228.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2006
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Applicant: Government of the United States of America, as Represented by Secretary, Dept. of Human Services
    Inventors: William D. Figg, Alexander Sparreboom, Tristan Sissung, Richard L. Piekarz, Susan E. Bates