Patents by Inventor Anna Rienzo

Anna Rienzo 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).

  • Methods for detection of promoter polymorphism in a UGT gene promoter
    Publication number: 20060147907
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods for detecting the presence of genetic polymorphisms that correlate with altered gene expression. More specifically, the present invention is directed to methods for detecting the genetic polymorphisms located in the UGT1A1 promoter. The invention also provides methods for optimizing drug dosages based upon the presence of the polymorphisms. The invention further provides methods of predicting sensitivity to xenobiotics and diagnostic kits for detecting genetic polymorphisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2002
    Publication date: July 6, 2006
    Inventors: Anna Rienzo, Lalitha Iyer, Mark Ratain