Patents by Inventor Ana Basso

Ana Basso 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).

  • P2X7 Antagonists to Treat Affective Disorders
    Publication number: 20070249666
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods to treat mood disorders and anxiety disorders using antagonists of the P2X7 receptor and pharmaceutical compositions thereof, or combinations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2007
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Inventors: Natalie Bratcher, Lynne Rueter, Michael Decker, Richard Harris, Michael Jarvis, William Carroll, Ana Basso
  • Method of treating depression using a TNFalpha antibody
    Publication number: 20070081996
    Abstract: The invention describes methods of treating depression comprising administering a TNF? antibody, such as a human TNF? antibody.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2006
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Inventors: Rebecca Hoffman, Michael Decker, Ana Basso, Lynne Rueter, Walid Abi-saab
  • Method of treating depression using a TNF-alpha antibody
    Publication number: 20070041905
    Abstract: The invention describes methods of treating depression comprising administering a TNF? antibody, such as a human TNF? antibody. The invention also provides a method for treating depression comprising inhibiting TNF? activity in a subject suffering from depression by systemically administering to the subject a human anti-TNF? antibody, or an antigen-binding portion thereof, such that depression is treated. Also described is a method for the treatment or alleviation of depression or other affective disorders comprising administering an amount of an anti-inflammatory agent effective to treat or alleviate depression or other affective disorder to a subject in need thereof, wherein said anti-inflammatory agent down-regulates peripheral cytokine levels to thereby treat or alleviate depression or other affective disorder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2006
    Publication date: February 22, 2007
    Inventors: Rebecca Hoffman, Michael Decker, Ana Basso, Lynne Rueter