Patents by Inventor Jing Zhoa

Jing Zhoa 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).

  • Gene therapy for obesity
    Publication number: 20030215423
    Abstract: Gene therapy can treat obesity in mammals. An obesity regulating gene is delivered to a mammal. Preferably, the gene encodes leptin or a leptin receptor. The protein which is delivered and expressed in vivo is more effective than protein which is injected into the animal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2003
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Applicant: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Manal A. Morsy, Ming Cheng Gu, Jing Zhoa, C. Thomas Caskey, Stephan Kochanek
  • Gene therapy for leptin deficiency
    Patent number: 6001816
    Abstract: Gene therapy can treat obesity in mammals. An adenoviral vector encoding a leptin gene is delivered intravenously to a mammal with a deficiency in functional leptin to decrease weight, decrease serum insulin levels or decrease serum glucose levels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1999
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Manal A. Morsy, Ming Cheng Gu, Jing Zhoa, C. Thomas Caskey