Patents by Inventor John J. DiGiovanna

John J. DiGiovanna 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 synthetic peptides to disrupt the cytoskeleton
    Patent number: 5527773
    Abstract: Synthetic peptides corresponding to different regions of the human keratin 1 chain can disassemble preformed keratin intermediate filaments or inhibit filament assembly both in vitro and in vivo. The disruption of keratin filaments may have therapeutic applications in the treatment of epithelial abnormalities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 18, 1996
    Assignee: United States of America
    Inventors: Peter M. Steinert, Robert D. Goldman, John J. DiGiovanna