Patents by Inventor Gillian S Ashcroft

Gillian S Ashcroft 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).

  • Use of sex steroid function modulators to treat wounds and fibrotic disorders
    Publication number: 20040132701
    Abstract: The present application relates to the use of compounds that influence the sex hormone system for the treatment of wounds and/or fibrotic disorders. Preferred compounds for use in such treatments are steroid hormones and especially the oestrogens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2003
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Applicant: RENOVO LIMITED
    Inventors: Mark WJ Ferguson, Gillian S. Ashcroft
  • Use of sex steroids function modulators to treat wounds and fibrotic disorders
    Patent number: 6696433
    Abstract: The present application relates to the use of compounds that influence the sex hormone system for the treatment of wounds and/or fibrotic disorders. Preferred compounds for use in such treatments are steroid hormones and especially the oestrogens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2004
    Assignee: Renovo Limited
    Inventors: Mark W J Ferguson, Gillian S Ashcroft
  • Inhibition of Smad3 to prevent fibrosis and improve wound healing
    Publication number: 20030139366
    Abstract: The invention is related to modulation of Smad3 expression to prevent fibrosis and improve wound healing. Aspects of the invention, for example, include approaches to improve wound healing and/or reduce or prevent fibrosis by inhibiting Smad3. Embodiments described herein also include approaches to identify componds that modulate Smad3 expression and the preparation of pharmaceuticals comprising said compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2002
    Publication date: July 24, 2003
    Inventors: Anita B. Roberts, Gillian S. Ashcroft, Angelo Russo, James B. Mitchell
  • Use of sex steroids function modulators to treat wounds and fibrotic disorders
    Publication number: 20020042401
    Abstract: The present application relates to the use of compounds that influence the sex hormone system for the treatment of wounds and/or fibrotic disorders. Preferred compounds for use in such treatments are steroid hormones and especially the oestrogens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2001
    Publication date: April 11, 2002
    Applicant: THE VICTORIA UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER
    Inventors: Mark WJ Ferguson, Gillian S. Ashcroft