Patents by Inventor Josephia Muindi

Josephia Muindi 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).

  • METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING ALTERED VITAMIN D METABOLISM
    Publication number: 20100075316
    Abstract: A method is provided for identifying an individual as having altered vitamin D metabolism comprising analyzing a biological sample from the individual for the presence of CYP24 SNPs and/or aberrantly spliced CYP24 mRNA. The presence of the SNPs and/or the aberrantly spliced CYP24 mRNA indicates that the individual has altered vitamin D metabolism. Also provided are methods for customizing dosages of biologically active vitamin D compounds for individuals who are determined to have altered vitamin D metabolism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2009
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Inventors: Donald L. Trump, Josephia Muindi, Lionel J. Coignet, Candace S. Johnson
  • Method for identifying altered vitamin D metabolism
    Publication number: 20070207488
    Abstract: A method is provided for identifying an individual as having altered vitamin D metabolism comprising analyzing a biological sample from the individual for the presence of CYP24 SNPs and/or aberrantly spliced CYP24 mRNA. The presence of the SNPs and/or the aberrantly spliced CYP24 mRNA indicates that the individual has altered vitamin D metabolism. Also provided are methods for customizing dosages of biologically active vitamin D compounds for individuals who are determined to have altered vitamin D metabolism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Publication date: September 6, 2007
    Inventors: Donald Trump, Josephia Muindi, Lionel Coignet, Candace Johnson