Patents by Inventor Jonathan Paul Whitehead

Jonathan Paul Whitehead 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).

  • Metabolism-modulating agents and uses therefor
    Patent number: 7915255
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods and agents for modulating adipogenesis. More particularly, the present invention relates to molecules that modulate the level or functional activity of inosine-5? monophosphate dehydrogenase (IMPDH) and to their use in modulating the accumulation of lipids in adipocytes and/or the differentiation of preadipocytes to adipocytes for treating or preventing adiposity-related conditions including, but not limited to, obesity, lipoma, lipomatosis, cachexia or lipodystrophy or the loss of adipose tissue in trauma or atrophic conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: Verva Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
    Inventor: Jonathan Paul Whitehead