Patents by Inventor Giancarlo La Marca

Giancarlo La Marca 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).

  • Patent number: 10141171
    Abstract: A method for individuating with high sensitivity and specificity ADA metabolites from dried blood spot. The method described herein can be used to extract Adenosine and Deoxyadenosine from a sample under conditions that permit concurrently extracting other metabolites, such as amino acids, free carnitine, or acylcarnitines. For example, harsh extraction conditions (such as extreme acidity and high temperature) can be avoided. The method can be used, along with other neonatal screenings, on blood samples and preferably on dried blood spots (Guthrie cards) and more preferably on Guthrie cards obtained in the II-IV day of life. The method is reliable and reproducible, easy to perform and gives a definitive response within a short time (1-2 days). One or more kits for use in the method of the disclosure are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: AZIENDA OSPEDALIERO UNIVERSITARIA MEYER
    Inventors: Giancarlo La Marca, Chiara Azzari, Massimo Resti
  • Publication number: 20160362402
    Abstract: The present invention relates to molecules of formula (I) where R1=—SO3H, —PO3H, —PO2(OH)2, —OPO2H2, —NHSO3H, —S(N?H)Me, SH, SR or guanidyl; R?C1-4 alkyl, phenyl or 5 or 6 membered aromatic nitrogen heterocycles; n=1, 2, 3, 4 or 5; X?C=0, C(OH)H, C(OAlk)H, C?S, CH2; Alk=C1-6 alkyl linear, branched or cyclic, optionally hydroxylated or polyhydroxylated; their preparation and use as analgesics and in the treatment of pain induced by chemotherapies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2014
    Publication date: December 15, 2016
    Inventors: Cristina NATIVI, Carla GHELARDINI, Giancarlo LA MARCA
  • Publication number: 20160172175
    Abstract: A method for individuating with high sensitivity and specificity ADA metabolites from dried blood spot. The method described herein can be used to extract Adenosine and Deoxyadenosine from a sample under conditions that permit concurrently extracting other metabolites, such as amino acids, free carnitine, or acylcarnitines. For example, harsh extraction conditions (such as extreme acidity and high temperature) can be avoided. The method can be used, along with other neonatal screenings, on blood samples and preferably on dried blood spots (Guthrie cards) and more preferably on Guthrie cards obtained in the II-IV day of life. The method is reliable and reproducible, easy to perform and gives a definitive response within a short time (1-2 days). One or more kits for use in the method of the disclosure are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2015
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Inventors: GIANCARLO LA MARCA, CHIARA AZZARI, MASSIMO RESTI
  • Patent number: 9234894
    Abstract: A method for individuating with high sensitivity and specificity ADA metabolites from dried blood spot. The method described herein can be used to extract Adenosine and Deoxyadenosine from a sample under conditions that permit concurrently extracting other metabolites, such as amino acids, free carnitine, or acylcarnitines. For example, harsh extraction conditions (such as extreme acidity and high temperature) can be avoided. The method can be used, along with other neonatal screenings, on blood samples and preferably on dried blood spots (Guthrie cards) and more preferably on Guthrie cards obtained in the II-IV day of life. The method is reliable and reproducible, easy to perform and gives a definitive response within a short time (1-2 days). One or more kit for use in the method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Assignee: AZIENDA OSPEDALIERO UNIVERSITARIA MEYER
    Inventors: Giancarlo La Marca, Chiara Azzari, Massimo Resti
  • Publication number: 20130072533
    Abstract: The present invention relates to molecules of formula (I), deriving from lipoic acid and camosine, their preparation and use as analgesics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2011
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Inventors: Cristina Nativi, Carla Ghelardini, Giancarlo La Marca, Elisa Dragoni
  • Publication number: 20120273671
    Abstract: A method for individuating with high sensitivity and specificity ADA metabolites from dried blood spot. The method described herein can be used to extract Adenosine and Deoxyadenosine from a sample under conditions that permit concurrently extracting other metabolites, such as amino acids, free carnitine, or acylcarnitines. For example, harsh extraction conditions (such as extreme acidity and high temperature) can be avoided. The method can be used, along with other neonatal screenings, on blood samples and preferably on dried blood spots (Guthrie cards) and more preferably on Guthrie cards obtained in the II-IV day of life. The method is reliable and reproducible, easy to perform and gives a definitive response within a short time (1-2 days). One or more kit for use in the method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Inventors: Giancarlo La Marca, Chiara Azzari, Massimo Resti