Patents by Inventor Jesus G. Valenzuela

Jesus G. Valenzuela 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).

  • polypeptides and methods of use
    Patent number: 7485306
    Abstract: Substantially purified salivary Lu. longipalpis polypeptides, and polynucleotides encoding these polypeptides are disclosed. Vectors and host cells including the Lu. longipalpis polynucleotides are also disclosed. In one embodiment, a method is disclosed for inducing an immune response to sand fly saliva. In other embodiments, methods for treating, diagnosing, or preventing Leishmaniasis are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2009
    Assignees: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services
    Inventors: Jesus G Valenzuela, Jose M. C. Ribeiro, Aldina Barral, Manoel Netto, Claudia Brodskyn, Regis Gomes
  • Anti-arthropod vector vaccines method of selecting and uses thereof
    Patent number: 7388089
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods of selecting and uses of anti-arthropod vector vaccines to prevent Leishmaniasis. The present invention also provides compositions for vaccines to prevent Leishmaniasis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Department of Health and Human Services
    Inventors: Jesus G. Valenzuela, Yasmine Belkaid, Shaden Kamhawi, David Sacks, Jose M. C. Ribeiro
  • Ixodes salivary anticomplement protein
    Patent number: 7153947
    Abstract: Isac, a novel protein with anticomplement activity is disclosed. Isac can be isolated from the salivary glands of ticks or made by recombinant methods using various DNA expression techniques.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2006
    Assignees: The United States of America as represented by the Department of Health and Human Services, University of Rhode Island
    Inventors: José M. C. Ribeiro, Jesus G. Valenzuela, Rosane Charlab, Thomas N. Mather
  • Ixodes scapularis tissue factor pathway inhibitor
    Patent number: 7078508
    Abstract: Ixolaris, a novel protein with anticoagulant activity is described. Ixolaris can be isolated from the salivary glands of ticks or made by recombinant methods using various DNA expression techniques.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2006
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Department of Health and Human Services
    Inventors: Ivo M. B. Francischetti, Jesus G. Valenzuela, José M. C. Ribeiro
  • Anti-arthropod vector vaccines method of selecting and uses thereof
    Publication number: 20040171821
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods of selecting and uses of anti-arthropod vector vaccines to prevent Leishmaniasis. The present invention also provides compositions for vaccines to prevent Leishmaniasis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2003
    Publication date: September 2, 2004
    Inventors: Jesus G. Valenzuela, Yasmine Belkaid, Shaden Kamhawi, David Sacks, Jose M.C. Ribeiro
  • Ixodes salivary anticomplement protein
    Publication number: 20040019194
    Abstract: Isac, a novel protein with anticomplement activity is disclosed. Isac can be isolated from the salivary glands of ticks or made by recombinant methods using various DNA expression techniques.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2003
    Publication date: January 29, 2004
    Inventors: Jose M.C. Ribeiro, Jesus G. Valenzuela, Rosane Charlab, Thomas N. Mather
  • Ixodes scapularis tissue factor pathway inhibitor
    Publication number: 20040018516
    Abstract: Ixolaris, a novel protein with anticoagulant activity is described. Ixolaris can be isolated from the salivary glands of ticks or made by recombinant methods using various DNA expression techniques.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2003
    Publication date: January 29, 2004
    Inventors: Ivo M.B. Francischetti, Jesus G. Valenzuela, Jose M. C. Ribeiro