Patents by Inventor Irene Leigh

Irene Leigh 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).

  • TREATMENT OF SKIN DISORDERS
    Publication number: 20150352191
    Abstract: The present invention is based upon the finding that certain conditions, diseases and/or disorders affecting the skin, are associated with reduced expression of an enzyme exhibiting oxidoreductase activity. Accordingly, the invention provides oxidoreductase enzymes and/or genes encoding the same for use in treating or preventing disorders of the skin and method for generating Type VII collagen suitable for use in treating disorders of the skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2013
    Publication date: December 10, 2015
    Inventors: Andrew South, Stephen Watt, Irene Leigh
  • DNA coding for a peptide of a papilloma virus main capside protein and use thereof
    Patent number: 6395512
    Abstract: This invention relates to a DNA encoding a peptide of a papilloma virus major capsid protein. Furthermore, this invention deals with a papilloma virus genome containing such a DNA. In addition, this invention concerns proteins encoded by the papilloma virus genome and virus-like particles as well as antibodies directed thereagainst and the use thereof and the use thereof in diagnosis, treatment and vaccination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2002
    Assignee: Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum Stiftung des Offentlichen Rechts
    Inventors: Vladimir Shamanin, Ethel-Michele De Villiers-Zur Hausen, Irene Leigh, Harald Zur Hausen
  • DNA coding for a peptide of a papilloma virus main capside protein and use thereof
    Patent number: 6025163
    Abstract: This invention relates to a DNA encoding a peptide of a papilloma virus major capsid protein. Furthermore, this invention deals with a papilloma virus genome containing such a DNA. In addition, this invention concerns proteins encoded by the papilloma virus genome and virus-like particles as well as antibodies directed thereagainst and the use thereof and the use thereof in diagnosis, treatment and vaccination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2000
    Assignee: Deutsches Krebsforschungzentrum Stiftung Des Offentlichen Rechts
    Inventors: Vladimir Shamanin, Ethel-Michele De Villiers-Zur Hausen, Irene Leigh, Harald Zur Hausen