Patents by Inventor Elizabeth Adderson

Elizabeth Adderson 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).

  • Group B polypeptides, nucleic acids and therapeutic compositions and vaccines thereof
    Patent number: 8529912
    Abstract: This invention provides an isolated nucleic acid encoding a polypeptide comprising amino acid sequences of a streptococcal matrix adhesion E (EmaE) polypeptide. Antibodies to the EmaE polypeptide and immunogenic fragments thereof are also provided. This invention provides pharmaceutical compositions, immunogenic compositions, vaccines, and diagnostic and therapeutic methods of use of the isolated polypeptide, antibodies thereto, and nucleic acids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignees: St. Jude Children's Reseach Hospital, University of Utah Research Foundation
    Inventors: Elizabeth Adderson, John Bohnsack