Patents by Inventor Irina VETTER

Irina VETTER 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).

  • Spider venom peptides and methods of use for modulating sodium channels
    Patent number: 10662229
    Abstract: This invention relates to peptides and their use for modulating sodium channels. More particularly, the present invention relates to peptides from the venom of the tarantula Pamphobeteus nigricolor and their use in methods of inhibiting Nav1.7 and for treating or preventing conditions associated with Nav1.7 activity such as neuropathic, inflammatory and nociceptive pain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: The University of Queensland
    Inventors: Paul Alewood, Zoltan Dekan, Jennifer Deuis, Richard Lewis, Irina Vetter
  • SPIDER VENOM PEPTIDES AND METHODS OF USE FOR MODULATING SODIUM CHANNELS
    Publication number: 20190359662
    Abstract: This invention relates to peptides and their use for modulating sodium channels. More particularly, the present invention relates to peptides from the venom of the tarantula Pamphobeteus nigricolor and their use in methods of inhibiting Nav1.7 and for treating or preventing conditions associated with Nav1.7 activity such as neuropathic, inflammatory and nociceptive pain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2017
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventors: Paul ALEWOOD, Zoltan DEKAN, Jennifer DEUIS, Richard LEWIS, Irina VETTER