Patents by Inventor Elisabetta Monaci

Elisabetta Monaci 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).

  • Gonococcal proteins and nucleic acids
    Patent number: 8642050
    Abstract: The invention provides proteins from gonococcus (Neisseria gonorrhoeae), including amino acid sequences, the corresponding nucleotide sequences, expression data, and serological data. The proteins are useful antigens for vaccines, immunogenic compositions, and/or diagnostics. They are also useful for distinguishing between gonococcus and meningococcus and, in particular, between gonococcus and serogroup B meningococcus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Maria Rita Fontana, Mariagrazia Pizza, Vega Masignani, Elisabetta Monaci
  • Gonococcal Proteins and Nucleic Acids
    Publication number: 20090298099
    Abstract: The invention provides proteins from gonococcus (Neisseria gonorrhoeae), including amino acid sequences, the corresponding nucleotide sequences, expression data, and serological data. The proteins are useful antigens for vaccines, immunogenic compositions, and/or diagnostics. They are also useful for distinguishing between gonococcus and meningococcus and, in particular, between gonococcus and serogroup B meningococcus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2009
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Applicant: Novartis Vaccines and Diagnostics S.R.L.
    Inventors: Maria Rita FONTANA, Mariagrazia Pizza, Vega Masignani, Elisabetta Monaci
  • Gonococcal proteins and nucleic acids
    Patent number: 7504111
    Abstract: The invention provides proteins from gonococcus (Neisseria gonorrhoeae), including amino acid sequences, the corresponding nucleotide sequences, expression data, and serological data. The proteins are useful antigens for vaccines, immunogenic compositions, and/or diagnostics. They are also useful for distinguishing between gonococcus and meningococcus and, in particular, between gonococcus and serogroup B meningococcus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2009
    Assignee: Novartis Vaccines and Diagnostics S.R.L.
    Inventors: Maria Rita Fontana, Mariagrazia Pizza, Vega Masiganani, Elisabetta Monaci
  • Immunogenic Compositions Comprising Multiple Gonococcal Antigens
    Publication number: 20080166370
    Abstract: N. gonorrhoeae is a bacterial pathogen which causes diseases including gonorrhoea, urethritis, cervicitis and pelvic inflammatory disease. In addition, like other inflammatory SYDs, infection is believed to enhance HIV transmission. Within the many proteins of the gonococcal *enome, six have been found to be particularly suitable for immunisation purposes, particularly', when used in combinations. The invention therefore provides a composition comprising two or more of the following antigens: (1) OmpA; (2) OmpH; (3) PPIase; (4) ngs41; (5) ngsl 17; and (6)', App.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2004
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Applicant: CHIRON SRL
    Inventors: Laura Serino, Rosanna Leuzzi, Maria Rita Fontana, Elisabetta Monaci, Mariagrazia Pizza
  • Gonococcal proteins and nucleic acids
    Publication number: 20050260581
    Abstract: The invention provides proteins from gonococcus (Neisseria gonorrhoeae), including amino acid sequences, the corresponding nucleotide sequences, expression data, and serological data. The proteins are useful antigens for vaccines, immunogenic compositions, and/or diagnostics. They are also useful for distinguishing between gonococcus and meningococcus and, in particular, between gonococcus and serogroup B meningococcus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2002
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Applicant: Chiron Spa
    Inventors: Maria Fontana, Mariagrazia Pizza, Vega Masignani, Elisabetta Monaci