Patents by Inventor Erin L. Hsu

Erin L. Hsu 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).

  • Nanofiber paste for growth factor delivery and bone regeneration
    Patent number: 11517648
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions comprising a composite of peptide amphiphiles and biocompatible particles and methods of use thereof for treatment of bone and/or tissue defects. In particular, compositions comprise a slurry paste of a peptide amphiphile nanofiber solution mixed with solid biocompatible particles, and find use in tissue/bone regeneration, growth factor delivery, and/or cell delivery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: Northwestern University
    Inventors: Mark Trosper McClendon, Samuel I. Stupp, Sungsoo Lee, Erin L. Hsu
  • BMP-2-binding peptide amphiphile nanofibers
    Patent number: 11066444
    Abstract: Provided herein are peptide amphiphiles with binding affinity for the bone promoting growth factor BMP-2, and methods of use thereof. In particular nanofibers and gel scaffolds of BMP-2-binding peptide amphiphiles are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: Northwestern University
    Inventors: Samuel I. Stupp, Erin L. Hsu, Wellington K. Hsu, Sungsoo Lee
  • BMP-2-BINDING PEPTIDE AMPHIPHILE NANOFIBERS
    Publication number: 20200140486
    Abstract: Provided herein are peptide amphiphiles with binding affinity for the bone promoting growth factor BMP-2, and methods of use thereof. In particular nanofibers and gel scaffolds of BMP-2-binding peptide amphiphiles are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2019
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventors: Samuel I. Stupp, Erin L. Hsu, Wellington K. Hsu, Sungsoo Lee
  • NANOFIBER PASTE FOR GROWTH FACTOR DELIVERY AND BONE REGENERATION
    Publication number: 20170106120
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions comprising a composite of peptide amphiphiles and biocompatible particles and methods of use thereof for treatment of bone and/or tissue defects. In particular, compositions comprise a slurry paste of a peptide amphiphile nanofiber solution mixed with solid biocompatible particles, and find use in tissue/bone regeneration, growth factor delivery, and/or cell delivery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventors: Mark Trosper McClendon, Samuel I. Stupp, Sungsoo Lee, Erin L. Hsu
  • BMP-2-BINDING PEPTIDE AMPHIPHILE NANOFIBERS
    Publication number: 20160159869
    Abstract: Provided herein are peptide amphiphiles with binding affinity for the bone promoting growth factor BMP-2, and methods of use thereof. In particular nanofibers and gel scaffolds of BMP-2-binding peptide amphiphiles are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2015
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Inventors: Samuel I. Stupp, Erin L. Hsu, Wellington K. Hsu, Sungsoo Lee