Patents by Inventor Ji-Ye WEI

Ji-Ye WEI 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 THY1-FP TRANSGENIC MOUSE FOR THE IDENTIFICATION OF OPHTHALMIC AGENTS
    Publication number: 20080188573
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of thy1-FP (fluorescent protein) non-human transgenic animals such as mice to screen for ophthalmic agents that can be used to treat corneal dry eye syndrome and/or retinal neuropathies associated with glaucoma and/or age-related macular degeneration. Such ophthalmic agents may be selected by assessing their ability to provide protection in ocular tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2008
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Applicant: ALCON RESEARCH, LTD.
    Inventors: Ji-Ye WEI, Richard L. ORNBERG, Gustav GRAFF