Patents by Inventor Jose M. C. Ribiero

Jose M. C. Ribiero 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).

  • Publication number: 20100196381
    Abstract: Substantially purified salivary P. ariasi and P. perniciosus polypeptides, and polynucleotides encoding these polypeptides are disclosed. Vectors and host cells including the P. ariasi and P. perniciosus 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 or preventing Leishmaniasis are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2010
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Inventors: Jesus G. Valenzuela, Jose M.C. Ribiero, Shaden Kamhawi, Yasmine Belkaid, Laurent Fischer, Jean-Christophe Audonnet, Francis Milward
  • Patent number: 7741437
    Abstract: Substantially purified salivary P. ariasi and P. perniciosus polypeptides, and polynucleotides encoding these polypeptides are disclosed. Vectors and host cells including the P. ariasi and P. perniciosus 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 or preventing Leishmaniasis are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Assignees: The United States of America as represented by the Department of Health and Human Services, Merial Limited
    Inventors: Jesus G. Valenzuela, Jose M. C. Ribiero, Shaden Kamhawi, Yasmine Belkaid, Laurent Fischer, Jean-Christophe Audonnet, Francis Milward