Patents by Inventor Juha-Matti Aaalto

Juha-Matti Aaalto 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).

  • Novel genes and markers in type 2 diabetes and obesity
    Publication number: 20110111404
    Abstract: Genes, SNP markers and haplotypes of susceptibility or predisposition to T2D and subdiagnosis of T2D and related medical conditions are disclosed. Methods for diagnosis, prediction of clinical course and efficacy of treatments for T2D, obesity and related phenotypes using polymorphisms in the risk genes are also disclosed. The genes, gene products and agents of the invention are also useful for monitoring the effectiveness of prevention and treatment of T2D and related traits. Kits are also provided for the diagnosis, selecting treatment and assessing prognosis of T2D. Novel methods for prevention and treatment of metabolic diseases such as T2D based on the disclosed T2D genes, polypeptides and related pathways are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2010
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Inventors: Jukka T. Salonen, Jelena Hyppönen, Jari Kaikkonen, Mia Pirskanen, Pekka Uimari, Juha-Matti Aaalto