Patents by Inventor Andrë Zapun

Andrë Zapun 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).

  • Method for folding unfolded proteins
    Patent number: 6476194
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of treating and diagnosing protein trafficking disorders and controlling secretory protein production. The present invention also relates to methods for folding unfolded proteins, especially in heterelogous expression systems. The methods comprise exposing an unfolded protein to a biological preparation comprising ERp57 in combination with calnexin or calreticulin under conditions to permit folding of the unfolded protein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2002
    Assignee: National Research Council of Canada
    Inventors: Daniel C. Tessier, Andrë Zapun, John J. M. Bergeron, David Y. Thomas