Patents by Inventor Ayako Nishimura

Ayako Nishimura 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).

  • Latex reagent for adiponectin analysis and method of adiponectin analysis
    Publication number: 20070037207
    Abstract: A latex reagent for analyzing adiponectin, comprising a suspension of latex particles carrying a substance which specifically binds to adiponectin, is disclosed. Further, a method for analyzing adiponectin, comprising (1) obtaining a biological liquid possibly containing adiponectin, and (2) bringing the biological liquid, while maintaining the state in which the biological liquid is obtained, into contact with a suspension of latex particles carrying a substance which specifically binds to adiponectin, and optically analyzing a degree of latex-particles-agglutination, is disclosed. According to the latex reagent and the method for analyzing adiponectin, a predilution or pretreatment of the biological liquid to be analyzed is not necessary. Further, the analysis can be performed rapidly and conveniently, and facilities therefor are not limited.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2004
    Publication date: February 15, 2007
    Applicants: Mitsubishi Kagaku Iatron, Inc., Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tetsuya Tachikawa, Suguru Akamatsu, Tokio Sawai, Ayako Nishimura
  • IGA nephropathy-related genes
    Patent number: 6828428
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel DNA related to IgA nephropathy obtained by a differential display method [FEBS Letters, 351, 231 (1994)] taking note of an mRNA whose expression level fluctuates in leukocytes of IgA nephropathy patients in comparison with leukocytes of healthy persons, a process for isolating the DNA, a method for detecting the DNA, a novel protein encoded by the DNA, an antibody recognizing the protein, a method for detecting the protein, and diagnosis and treatment of IgA nephropathy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2004
    Assignee: Kyowa Hakko Kogyo Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tetsuyoshi Ishiwata, Mikiko Sakurada, Ayako Nishimura, Satoshi Nakagawa, Tatsunari Nishi, Tetsuro Kuga, Shigemasa Sawada, Masami Takei
  • IGA NEPHROPATHY-RELATED GENES
    Publication number: 20020068707
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel DNA related to IgA nephropathy obtained by a differential display method [FEBS Letters, 351, 231 (1994)] taking note of an mRNA whose expression level fluctuates in leukocytes of IgA nephropathy patients in comparison with leukocytes of healthy persons, a process for isolating the DNA, a method for detecting the DNA, a novel protein encoded by the DNA, an antibody recognizing the protein, a method for detecting the protein, and diagnosis and treatment of IgA nephropathy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 1998
    Publication date: June 6, 2002
    Inventors: TETSUYOSHI ISHIWATA, MIKIKO SAKURADA, AYAKO NISHIMURA, SATOSHI NAKAGAWA, TATSUNARI NISHI, TETSURO KUGA, SHIGEMASA SAWADA, MASAMI TAKEI