Patents by Inventor Caine W. Wong

Caine W. Wong 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).

  • Polypeptide marker for Alzheimer's disease and its use for diagnosis
    Patent number: 4666829
    Abstract: A novel polypeptide, Alzheimer's Amyloid Polypeptide (AAP), is provided in substantially purified form which is isolated from amyloid deposits in patients with Alzheimer's Disease. The polypeptide has the following amino acid sequence: ##STR1## The polypeptide, or fragments thereof, may be used to produce antibodies useful in a diagnostic test for Alzheimer's Disease. Nucleotide probes corresponding to portions of the polypeptide are also useful for diagnostic purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 1985
    Date of Patent: May 19, 1987
    Assignee: University of California
    Inventors: George G. Glenner, Caine W. Wong