Patents by Inventor Gabriele Missael

Gabriele Missael 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).

  • Peptides for inducing cytotoxic T lymphocyte responses to hepatitus B virus
    Patent number: 6607727
    Abstract: Peptides are used to define epitopes that stimulate HLA-restricted cytotoxic T lymphocyte activity against hepatitis B virus antigens. The peptides are derived from regions of HBV polymerase, and are particularly useful in treating or preventing HBV infection, including methods for stimulating the immune response of chronically infected individuals to respond to HBV antigens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2003
    Assignee: The Scripps Research Institute
    Inventors: Francis V. Chisari, Carlo Ferrari, Amalia Penna, Gabriele Missael