Patents by Inventor Gila Meir

Gila Meir 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).

  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR MODULATING VASCULAR ENDOTHELIAL GROWTH FACTOR C (VEGF-C) EXPRESSION
    Publication number: 20100291036
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds and methods for inhibiting the expression of vascular endothelial growth factor-C (VEGF-C) in a target cell. Particularly, the present invention relates to antisense polynucleotides complementary to a lens epithelium-derived growth factor (LEDGF/p75) mRNA and uses thereof for inhibiting tumor progression and tumor metastasis. The present invention further relates to uses of LEDGF/p75 polypeptide or a nucleic acid encoding same for treating endothelial cell related conditions, particularly inflammation and edema.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2009
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Applicant: YEDA RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CO.LTD, at The Weizmann Institute of Science
    Inventors: Michal Neeman, Batya Cohen, Stav Sapoznik, Shifra Ben-Dor, Gila Meir