Patents by Inventor Cara Westmark

Cara Westmark 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 Inhibiting Amyloid Precursor Protein and Beta-Amyloid Production and Accumulation
    Publication number: 20130149721
    Abstract: Compositions and uses of mGluR5 antagonists for the treatment and inhibition of amyloid precursor protein (APP), A? protein, and APP proteolytic products in Alzheimer's disease, Fragile X Syndrome, autism, and Down's Syndrome are provided. The invention provides methods for diagnosing Fragile X Syndrome via the assessment of A?1-42 levels in blood plasma.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2012
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: WISCONSIN ALUMNI RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    Inventors: James Malter, Cara Westmark
  • Methods for Inhibiting Amyloid Precursor Protein and Beta-Amyloid Production and Accumulation
    Publication number: 20090239888
    Abstract: Compositions and uses of mGluR5 antagonists for the treatment and inhibition of amyloid precursor protein (APP), A? protein, and APP proteolytic products in Alzheimer's disease, Fragile X Syndrome, autism, and Down's Syndrome are provided. The invention provides methods for diagnosing Fragile X Syndrome via the assessment of A?1-42 levels in blood plasma.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2009
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Applicant: WISCONSIN ALUMNI RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    Inventors: James Malter, Cara Westmark