Patents by Inventor Demetrius M. Maraganore

Demetrius M. Maraganore 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 OF TREATING NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASE
    Publication number: 20110092565
    Abstract: Aspects featured in the invention relate to compositions and methods for inhibiting alpha-synuclein (SNCA) gene expression, such as for the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders. An anti-SNCA agent featured herein that targets the SNCA gene can have been modified to alter distribution in favor of neural cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2009
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Applicant: ALNYLAM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: David Bumcrot, Matthew J. Farrer, Demetrius M. Maraganore, Hans-Peter Vornlocher
  • Predicting Parkinson's Disease
    Publication number: 20080131893
    Abstract: This document relates to methods and materials involved in predicting Parkinson's disease. For example, methods for assessing the genotype of a human to determine whether or not the human has an increased susceptibility of developing Parkinson's disease are provided. In addition, diagnostic devices containing probe or primer collections designed to detect the genotype of a human, thereby providing the ability to assess the human for increased susceptibility to develop Parkinson's disease, also are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2007
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Applicant: MAYO FOUNDATION FOR MEDICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH
    Inventors: Demetrius M. Maraganore, Timothy G. Lesnick